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Here is the WXXV 25 Cruisin’ the Coast Schedule!
Location of Sites
Registration Desk: Cruise Central in Gulfport 2 miles East of Hwy 49 at Centennial Plaza on Hwy 90, 200 East Beach Boulevard
Mississippi Coast Coliseum, where our Swap Meet is held. (Not a stamping site.)
Ocean Springs in the Downtown area
D’Iberville (Civic Center Complex)
Edgewater Mall parking area on the West side of the Mall
Bay St. Louis (in the downtown area)
Pass Christian (in the downtown area)
Pascagoula at Beach Park
Site Hours of Operation
Registration Desk
2023 Registration
Monday – 2023 Registration package pick-up, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names A-K only; Onsite Registration, 11 a.m-5 p.m.
Tuesday – 2023 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names L-Z only;
Wednesday – 2023 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for all registrations
Tuesday-Friday – Onsite Registration 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday – Onsite Registration, 9 a.m.-Noon
2024 Registration
Thursday – Noon-5 p.m.
Friday & Saturday – 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday – 8 a.m.-Noon
All the other Sites Open Thursday to Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, October 1st
View the Cruise, Downtown Gulfport, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cruise-In with KOTO, Hardy Court Shopping Center, Gulfport, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cruisin’ Through The Decades, Gautier, Noon-6 p.m.; Drive-in Movie — Smokey & The Bandit, 5:30 p.m.
Chris Jacobs appearances: Hardy Court, 9-11 a.m.; Gulfport, 1-4 p.m.
Feature Car appearances: Hardy Court, 9 a.m.-noon; Downtown Gulfport, 2-5 p.m.
Casino Entertainment
Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 6-10 p.m.
Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Monday, October 2nd
KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
2023 Registration package pick-up, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names A-K only; Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
2023 Onsite registration, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
Feature Car appearance: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 1-5 p.m.
Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino and Autocross Guys, Coast Coliseum (west parking lot), 1-5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
New! Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
Long Beach Parade – Open to registered vehicles only. First 600 to arrive will be in the parade. Line up at 1 p.m. at Long Beach High School, parade starts at 5:30 p.m.
Chris Jacobs appearances: Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; CTC Kick-off Parade serving as Grand Marshal, Long Beach, 4-6 p.m.
The Tip Tops playing at Long Beach Harbor, 6-9 p.m.
Casino Entertainment
Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Tuesday, October 3rd
KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
2023 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names L-Z only; Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
2023 Onsite registration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
Feature Car appearance: Margaritaville, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino and Autocross Guys, Coast Coliseum (west parking lot), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
New! Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
“Salute To Our Veterans” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cruise Central with Garry Wesley
Cruisin’ The River City, Moss Point, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Margaritaville Cruise-in, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
Chris Jacobs appearance: Margaritaville, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cristy Lee appearance: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-noon; Margaritaville, 2-4 p.m.
Flame-throwing competition at Island View Casino in Gulfport, Live Entertainment by Ty Taylor & The Kinfolk, 4 p.m., Registration, 5 p.m., begins at dusk. 2 Categories – Cars & Trucks! Plus, $1,000 in Cash Prizes and Trophies!
Casino Entertainment
Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Wednesday, October 4th
KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
2023 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for all registrations;
Biloxi Block Party, Downtown Biloxi, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Feature Car appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 8 a.m.-noon
Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort and Autocross Guys, Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
The Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m.; Auction begins 10 a.m.
Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
NEW EVENT! Hot Rods & Hospitality, Waveland, Coleman Ave., 10 a.m-2 p.m. Entertainment by Assumed Risk, Dave Maley, and DJ Greg B.
Diamondhead, Blessing of the Classics, 4-7 p.m. Line up at 1:30 p.m., Entertainment by B Jr. & The Shine Soul Band, 1:30-4 p.m., and the Beau King Band, 4-7 p.m.
Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon; Beau Rivage, 6-8 p.m.
Cristy Lee appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon; Beau Rivage, 6-8 p.m.
Courtney Hansen appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon; Beau Rivage, 6-8 p.m.
Dennis Gage appearance: Beau Rivage, 6-8 p.m.
Beau Rivage Cruisin’ Event – 6-10 p.m., Cruisin’ The Coast Official Party – Beau Rivage Theatre, $20 admission;
6-7:30 p.m., Meet & Greets with Dennis Gage of My Classic Car, Cristy Lee, Courtney Hansen, and Joe & Amanda Martin
7:30 p.m., The Molly Ringwalds
Casino Entertainment
Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
Johnny Dawg & The Triggerproof All Stars, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Thursday, October 5th
KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9-11 a.m.
Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
2024 Registration opens, noon-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
New! Oscar Mayer Frankmobile, Pass Christian, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
The Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m.; Auction begins 10 a.m.
Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
New! Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Feature Car appearance: Edgewater Mall, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
NEW LOCATION! Burn ‘Em Up In The Pass, Fleitas Ave., Pass Christian, 5 p.m. til dusk. Live entertainment by Heather & The Monkey King.
Dennis Gage appearances: Edgewater Mall, 10 a.m.-noon; D’Iberville, 2-4 p.m.
Courtney Hansen appearances: Pass Christian, 10 a.m.-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 p.m.
Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Pascagoula, 10 a.m.-noon; Ocean Springs, 2-4 p.m.
Cruisin’ Site Entertainment
Bay St. Louis
11 a.m.-Noon – No Dice
1-2 p.m. – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
3-4:30 p.m. – Lazerus
Pass Christian
11 a.m.-Noon – Jezebel
1-2:p.m. – Cool Rayz
3-4:30 p.m. – Unfazed
Gulfport Cruise Central
11 a.m.-Noon – Charles Grant
1-2 p.m. – Martini Shakerz
3-4:30 p.m. – Departure
Edgewater Mall
11 a.m.-Noon – Shack N Up
1-2 p.m. – Gretsch
3:30-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
D’Iberville
11 a.m.-Noon – Rocko
1-2 p.m. – B.B. Band
3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha
Ocean Springs Downtown
11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
1-2 p.m. – Tommy Morse
3-4:30 p.m. – The Style Band
Pascagoula
11 a.m.-Noon – Saxman
1-2 p.m. – Platinum Café
3-4:30 p.m. – Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster
Casino Entertainment
The 3Cs, Silver Slipper Casino, “Rumble on the Gulf,” Beach Bar, 6-9 p.m.
Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper, Casino Stage Bar, 9 p.m.
Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
Matt & Amber, Beau Rivage, Black Clover Lounge, 6-10 p.m.
Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Friday, October 6th
KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
2023 and 2024 Registration continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
New! Oscar Mayer Frankmobile, Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
The Vicari Auto Auction doors open at 8:30 a.m.; Auction begins 10 a.m.
Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Feature Car appearance: Ocean Springs, 9 a.m.-noon
Car Corral continues, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dennis Gage appearance: Bay St. Louis, 9-11 a.m.
Courtney Hansen appearance: Ocean Springs, 10 a.m.-noon
Joe & Amanda Martin appearance: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-noon
Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, 5:20-9 p.m. featuring Garry “Elvis” Wesley, 5:20-6 p.m., Na Na Sha, 6-7 p.m. and Departure, 7:30-9 p.m.
“Pass In The Night,” 6:30-9:30 p.m., Pass Christian, Entertainment by Sons of uh Beech
New Event! Free outdoor concert at Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, Mustache The Band, 7 p.m.
Cruisin’ Site Entertainment
Bay St. Louis
11 a.m.-Noon – Saxman
1-2:30 p.m. – Gretsch
3:30-4:30 p.m. – Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster
Pass Christian
11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
1-2:30 p.m. – Tommy Morse Band
3:30-5 p.m. – Lazerus
Gulfport Cruise Central
11 a.m.-Noon – Shack N Up
1-2:30 p.m. – Platinum Café
3:30-5 p.m. – The Style Band
Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)
11 a.m.-Noon – Charles Grant
1-2:30 p.m. – Cool Rayz
3:30-5 p.m. – Qrisis
D’Iberville
11 a.m.-Noon – No Dice
1-2:30 p.m. – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
3:30-5 p.m. – Miles Flatt
Ocean Springs Downtown
11 a.m.-Noon – Jezebel
1-2:30 p.m. – Martini Shakerz
3:30-5:15 p.m. – Unfazed Band
5:20-6 p.m. – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
6-7 p.m. – Na Na Sha
7-7:30 p.m. – Chick’s Picks
7:30-9 p.m. – Departure
Pascagoula
11 a.m.-Noon – Rocko
1-2:30 p.m. – B.B. Band
3:30-5 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
Casino Entertainment
The Beach Boys, Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets: beaurivage.com
Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
Sam Donald, Beau Rivage, Black Clover Lounge, 6-10 p.m.
John Pierre & The Expressions, Hollywood Casino, 7-11 p.m.
Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper, Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m.
Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Saturday, October 7th
KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
2023 Registration 9 a.m.-Noon
2024 Registration continues 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
The Vicari Auto Auction, doors open at 8:30 a.m.; Auction begins 10 a.m.; Vehicle check-out: vehicles should be paid for and checked out by the end of auction on Saturday.
Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Car Corral continues, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dennis Gage appearance: Ocean Springs, 2-4 p.m.
SUPER SATURDAY CONCERT – The Blues Brothers Soul Band and “Simply The Best” Tina Turner Tribute Show performing live at Hollywood Casino Resort in Bay St. Louis. Free event begins at 7 p.m.
Cruisin’ Site Entertainment
Bay St. Louis
11 a.m.-Noon – Charles Grant
1-2 p.m. – Tommy Morse Band
3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha
Pass Christian
11 a.m.-Noon – No Dice
1-2 p.m. – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
Gulfport Cruise Central
11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
3-4:30 p.m. – Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster
Edgewater Mall
11 a.m.-Noon – Saxman
1-2 p.m. – B.B. Band
3-4:30 p.m. – Departure
D’Iberville
11 a.m.-Noon – Shack N Up
1-2 p.m. – Gretsch
3-4:30 p.m. – Lazerus
Ocean Springs Downtown
11 a.m.-Noon – Rocko
1-2 p.m. – Platinum Café
3-4:30 p.m. – Qrisis
Pascagoula
11 a.m.-Noon – Jezebel
1-2 p.m. – Martini Shakerz
3-4:30 p.m. – Unfazed Band
Casino Entertainment
The Beach Boys, Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets: beaurivage.com
Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
John Pierre & The Expressions, Hollywood Casino, 7-11 p.m.
Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper, Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m.
Brandon Bennett, IP Casino Resort Spa, 8 p.m.
Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 10 p.m.-2 a.m
Sunday, October 8th
All events at Cruise Central
2024 Registration open 8 a.m.-Noon.
Non-denominational prayer service, 8 a.m.
Stamping Cards must be turned in by 9 a.m.
Cruisin’ The Coast Finale Ceremonies, 9-10:30 a.m.
Gene Oswalt Volunteer of the Year Award
Announcements of the winners of the Cash Drawings (40 drawings of $500 each) totaling $20,000
Make-A-Wish Raffle Car Giveaway and unveiling of new 2024 Raffle Vehicle!
Live entertainment by the Qrisis, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Casino Entertainment
Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 6-10 p.m.
Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
All events and times subject to change. Check our website for updates.