Cruisin' the Coast 2025 Schedule

Talk of the Town - September 2025

Are you ready for Cruisin’ the Coast 2025? With a schedule of activities this jam-packed, you'd better start working out now to increase your stamina so you can catch it all!

- by the Shoofly Staff; 2024 photos by Gregg Martel

Cruisin’ the Coast is upon us! We at the Shoofly love this time of year, as Cruisin’ is the official kickoff of the holiday season – at least in our minds. Events kick off on Saturday, October 5 and will wrap on October 12. Below is the schedule, according to the Cruisin’ the Coast website. Make sure to check HERE for any updates or changes. Registration information for this year (and next) can be found HERE.
 

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Events take place all along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but events highlighted in green are in Shoofly territory.

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Sunday, October 5

• View the Cruise, Downtown Gulfport, 8 am-5 pm
• Cruise-In with KOTO, Hardy Court Shopping Center, Gulfport,
  9 am-2 pm
• Cruisin’ Through The Decades, Gautier, Noon-6 pm; Drive-in Movie — Stroker Ace, 5:30 pm
• Chris Jacobs appearances
  Hardy Court, 9-11 am; Gulfport, 1-4 pm
• Casino Entertainment
  Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10 am-2 pm
  Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 5 pm-9 pm
  Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 8 pm-1 am

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Monday, October 6

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 am-5 pm
• 2025 Registration package pick-up, 11 am-5 pm for last names A-K only; Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• 2025 Onsite Registration, 11 am-5 pm, Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Jones Park, 9-11 am and 1-4 pm
• Pass Christian Bottle Shoppe/Crittenden Collector’s Bottle, Sale 10 am; Bottle Signing, 3-5 pm
• Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino, the City of D’Iberville, and Autocross Guys, Scarlet Pearl Casino (north surface parking lot), 1-5 pm. Open to registered vehicles only.
• Long Beach Parade – Open to registered vehicles only. First 600 to arrive will be in the parade. Line up at 1 pm at Long Beach High School, parade starts at 5:30 pm
• Chris Jacobs appearances: Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport, 10 am-1 pm; CTC Kick-off Parade serving as Celebrity Guest, Long Beach, 4-6 pm
• The Tip Tops playing at Long Beach Harbor, 6-9 pm

 Casino Entertainment

• Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 8 pm-1 am

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​Tuesday, October 7

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 am-5 pm
• 2025 Registration package pick-up, 9 am-5 pm for last names L-Z only; Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• 2025 Onsite Registration, 9 am-5 pm, Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Jones Park, 9-11 am and 1-4 pm
• Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino, the City of D’Iberville, and Autocross Guys, Scarlet Pearl Casino (north surface parking lot), 9 am-5 pm Open to registered vehicles only.
• “Salute To Our Veterans”, 10 am-2 pm, Cruise Central with Garry “Elvis” Wesley
• Cruisin’ The River City, Moss Point, 10 am-4 pm
• Margaritaville Cruise-in, 11 am- 4 pm, Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
• Chris Jacobs appearance: Margaritaville, 10 am-4 pm
• Cristy Lee appearance: Cruise Central, 10 am-noon; Margaritaville, 2-4 pm
• The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 2-5 pm
• Flame-throwing Competition at Island View Casino in Gulfport, live entertainment by Ty Taylor & The Kinfolk, 4 pm, registration, 5 pm, begins at dusk; $1,000 cash prizes & trophies!

Casino Entertainment

• Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 8 pm-1 am

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• Wednesday, October 8
• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 am-5 pm
• 2025 Registration package pick-up, 9 am-5 pm for all registrations;
• Biloxi Block Party, Downtown Biloxi, 8 am-3 pm; Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, 10 am-1 pm
• Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino, the City of D’Iberville, and Autocross Guys, Scarlet Pearl Casino (north surface parking lot), 9 am-5 pm Open to registered vehicles only.
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 am-5 pm
• Hot Rods & Hospitality, Waveland, Coleman Ave.,
  10 am-2 pm Entertainment by Joni Compretta & Baytown Groove
• The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 9 am-5 pm
• Diamondhead, Blessing of the Classics, 4-7 p.m. Line up at 1:30 pm Entertainment by Razzoo, 1-4 pm and Beau King, 4-7 pm
• Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 am-noon; Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 pm
• Cristy Lee appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 am-noon; Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 pm
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 am-noon; Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 pm
• Dennis Gage appearance: Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 pm
• Beau Rivage Cruisin’ Events
  - 6-9 pm, Cruisin’ The Coast “Britishmania Beatles Tribute” Party, Beau Rivage Theatre, $20 admission
  - 6-7:30 pm, Meet & Greets with Dennis Gage of My Classic Car, Cristy Lee, Courtney Hansen, and Joe & Amanda Martin
  - 7:30-9 pm, Britishmania Beatles Tribute

Casino Entertainment

• Johnny Dawg of NaNaSha & The Triggerproof All Stars, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 8 pm-1 am

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Thursday, October 9

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 am-5 pm
• Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 am-5 pm. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Pass Christian
• 2025 Registration continues, 9 am-5 pm
• 2026 Registration opens, noon-5 pm, Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 am
• The Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 am; Auction begins 10 am
• Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 am-5 pm
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 am-5 pm
• Burn ‘Em Up In The Pass, Fleitas Ave., Pass Christian, 5 pm 'til dusk. At the conclusion of Burn ‘Em Up in The Pass, the Pass Christian High School Jazz Band will perform a second line down Second Street to the stage with live entertainment TBA.
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Pass Christian, 10 am-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 pm
• Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Pascagoula, 10 am-noon; Ocean Springs, 2-4 pm
• Dennis Gage appearances: Cruise Central, 10 am-noon; Edgewater Mall, 2-4 pm
• New Event! Buffett & Bumpers Block Party, Downtown Pascagoula, 5:30-8:30 pm, featuring Buffett Beach Band

 Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

• Bay St. Louis
  11 am-noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
  1-2 pm – Cool Rayz
  3-4:30 pm – Departure (Journey Tribute Band)
• Pass Christian
  11 am-noon – Eddie Mac
  1-2 pm – Marvelous
  3-4:30 pm – Hip Pocket
• Gulfport Cruise Central
  11 am-Noon – Daddy O
  1-3:30 pm – Kindred
  3:30-5:30 pm – Bag of Donuts
• Edgewater Mall
  11 am-noon – Scott Hinson
  1-2 pm – Barlow Brothers
  3-4:30 pm – Brandon Giles
• D’Iberville
  11 am-noon – Shack N Up
  1-2 pm – Modern Eldorados
  3-4:30 pm – Bad Medicine
• Ocean Springs Downtown
  11 am-noon – Black Velvet
  1-2:30 pm – Martini Shakerz
  3-4:30 pm – Na Na Sha
• Pascagoula
  11 am-noon – Travis B
  1-2 pm – Platinum Café
  3-4:30 pm – Vince Vance & The Valiants

Casino Entertainment

• The BSL Trio, Silver Slipper Casino, “Rumble on the Gulf,” Beach Bar, 6-9 pm
  
• Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 8 pm
• Triggerproof, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 9 pm-2 am
• Brandon Bennett, IP Casino, 8 pm

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Friday, October 10

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 am-5 pm
• Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 am-5 pm. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Pass Christian
• 2025 and 2026 Registration continues, 9 am-5 pm
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 am
• The Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 am; Auction begins 10 am
• Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 am-5 pm
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 am-5 pm
• Dennis Gage appearances: Bay St. Louis, 9-11 am
• Courtney Hansen appearance: D’Iberville, 10 am-noon
• Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Edgewater Mall, 10 am-noon; Cruise Central, 2-4 pm
• Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 5 pm
• Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, Live Entertainment by Brandon Giles, 5:45-7 pm, and Bag of Donuts, 7:30-9:30 pm
• “Pass In The Night”, 5:30-8:30 pm, Pass Christian, Entertainment by Sons of Uh Beach
• Outdoor concert at Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, The Chee-Weez, 7 pm. Get Your Tickets on Ticketmaster

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

• Bay St. Louis
  11 am-noon – Daddy O
  1-2 pm – Marvelous
  3-4:30 pm – Na Na Sha
• Pass Christian
  11 am-noon – Travis B
  1-2 pm – Platinum Café
  3-4:30 pm – Departure
• Gulfport Cruise Central
  11 am-noon – Black Velvet
  1-2 pm – Martini Shakerz
  3:30-5:30 pm – Bad Medicine
• Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)
  11 am-noon – Shack N Up
  1-2 pm – Cool Rayz
  3-4:30 pm – Vince Vance & The Valiants
• D’Iberville
  11 am-noon – Eddie Mac
  1-2 pm – Miles Flatt
  3-4:30 pm – Hip Pocket
• Ocean Springs Downtown
  11 am-noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
  1-2:30 pm – Modern Eldorados
  3:30-5:15 pm – The Tip Tops
  5:45-7 pm – Brandon Giles
  7-7:30 pm – Chick’s Picks
  7:30-9:30 pm – Bag of Donuts
• Pascagoula
  11 am-Noon – Scott Hinson
  1-2 pm – Barlow Brothers
  3-4:30 pm – 2 Kindred

Casino Entertainment

• Jamey Johnson, Beau Rivage Casino, 8 pm
• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 pm
• TBA, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 7 pm
• Triggerproof, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 9 pm-2 am
• Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 10 pm-12 am
• Tucker Wetmore, IP Casino, 8 pm

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Saturday, October 11

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 am-5 pm
• Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 am-5 pm. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Pass Christian
• 2025 Registration, 9 am-noon
• 2026 Registration continues, 9 am-5 pm
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 am
• The Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 am; Auction begins 10 am; 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 am-5 pm
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 am-5 pm
• Dennis Gage appearances: Ocean Springs, 2-4 pm
• Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 1 pm
• SUPER SATURDAY CONCERT – Departure (Journey tribute band) performing live at Hollywood Casino Resort in Bay St. Louis. Free event begins at 7 pm

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

• ​Bay St. Louis
  11 am-noon – Scott Hinson
  1-2 pm – Modern Eldorados
  3-4:30 pm – Bad Medicine
• Pass Christian
  11 am-noon – Daddy O
  1-2 pm – Martini Shakerz
  3-4:30 pm – The Tip Tops
• Gulfport Cruise Central
  11 am-noon – Eddie Mac
  1-2 pm – Platinum Café
  3:30-5:30 pm – Vince Vance & The Valiants
• Edgewater Mall
  11 am-noon – Black Velvet
  1-2 pm – Miles Flatt
  3-4:30 pm – Kindred
• D’Iberville
  11 am-noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
  1-2 pm – Barlow Brothers
  3-4:30 pm – Na Na Sha
• Ocean Springs Downtown
  11 am-Noon – Travis B
  1-2:30 pm – Cool Rayz
  3-4:30 pm - Hip Pocket
• Pascagoula
  11 am-noon – Shack N Up
  1-2 pm – Marvelous
  3-4:30 pm – Brandon Giles

Casino Entertainment

• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 pm
• Black Velvet, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 7 pm
• TBD, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 9 pm-2 am
• Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 10 pm-midnight

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​Sunday, October 12
All events at Cruise Central.

• 2026 registration open 8 am-noon
• Non-denominational prayer service 8 am
• Stamping cards must be turned in by 9 am
• Cruisin’ The Coast Finale Ceremonies, 9-10:30 am
• 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 truck giveaway and unveiling of the 2026 raffle vehicle!
• Live entertainment by Hip Pocket, 10 am-1 pm

Casino Entertainment

• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, Brunch, 10 am-3 pm
• Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 4-10 pm
• Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 8 pm-midnight

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