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Getting Ready for Cruisin’

9/26/2024

 
Big Buzz Blog - September 2024
Residents and visitors to the Mississippi Gulf Coasts booked months in advance to make sure they have the best seats for Cruisin’ the Coast. After looking at the list of planned activities for CTC24, it’s not hard to wonder why!

- by the Shoofly Staff
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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 13. 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.
 
Events take place all along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but events highlighted in green are in Shoofly territory.
 
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Saturday, October 5
  • New Event! Grand Slam Jam, Keesler Federal Park, noon-10 pm featuring Chapel Hart, Tab Benoit, Amanda Shaw, Taj Farrant, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr, Bonerama, and Leilani Kilgore https://www.ticketmaster.com/biloxis-grand-slam-jam-biloxi-mississippi-10-05-2024/event/1B0060F893442482

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Sunday, October 6
  • 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 - American Graffiti, 5:30 pm
  • Chris Jacobs appearances: Hardy Court, 9-11 am; Gulfport,
    1-4 pm
  • Feature Car appearance: Hardy Court, 9 am-noon; Gulfport,
    2-5 pm
  • Casino Entertainment:
    - Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10 am-3 pm
    - Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 4-8 pm
    - Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 8 pm-12 am
    - Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 pm-1 am

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Monday, October 7
  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 am-5 pm
  • 2024 Registration package pick-up, 11 am-5 pm for last names A-K only: Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
  • 2024 onsite registration, 11 am -5 pm Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
  • Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza, 9-11 am and 1-4 pm
  • Feature Car appearance: Cruise Central, 10 am-2 pm
  • New! Pass Christian Bottle Shoppe/Crittenden Collector’s Bottle, sale 10 am; bottle signing 3-5 pm
  • Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 1-5 pm
  • Autocross - presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino and Autocross Guys, Coast Coliseum (west 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. Lineup at 1 pm at Long Beach High School, parade starts at 5:30 pm
  • Chris Jacobs appearances: Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport, 10 am-1 pm; serving as Grand Marshal of the CTC Kick-off parade, Long, Beach, 4-6 pm
  • The Tip Tops playing at Long Beach Harbor, 6-9 pm
  • Casino Entertainment:
    - Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 pm-1 am

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Tuesday, October 8
  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 am-5 pm
  • 2024 Registration package pick-up, 9 am-5 pm for last names L-Z only; Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
  • 2024 Onsite Registration, 9 am-5 pm, Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
  • Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza, 9-11 am and 1-4 pm
  • Feature Car appearance: Margaritaville, 9 am-2 pm
  • Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 9 am -5 pm
  • Autocross - presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino and Autocross Guys, Coast Coliseum (west 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-2 pm
  • Margaritaville Cruise-in, 11 am- 4 pm, Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
  • Joe & Amanda Martin appearance: Cruise Central, 9 am-4 pm
  • Chris Jacobs appearance: Margaritaville, 10 am-4 pm
  • Cristy Lee appearance: Cruise Central, 10 am-noon; Margaritaville, 2-4 pm
  • Flame-throwing competition at Island View Casino, Gulfport, with 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, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

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Wednesday, October 9
  • Feature Car appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 8 am-noon
  • Autocross presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort and Autocross Guys, Coast Coliseum, 9 am-5 pm; open to registered vehicles only
  • Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 am-5 pm
  • Charley Hutton appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 9 am-1 pm
  • Hot Rods & Hospitality, Waveland, Coleman Ave., 10 am-2 pm; entertainment on the Coleman Avenue stage: Assumed Risk, Joni Compretta and Baytown Groove; Beach Stage: Southern Voice Band, Tony B Music, DJ Karlitos
  • Diamondhead, Blessing of the Classics, 4-7 pm; line-up at 1:30 pm; entertainment by Vinyl Idol, 1-4 pm, and Beau King Band, 4-7 pm
  • Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 am-noon; Beau Rivage, 6-8 pm
  • Cristy Lee appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 am-noon; Beau Rivage, 6-8 pm
  • Courtney Hansen appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 am-noon; Beau Rivage, 6-8 pm
  • Beau Rivage Cruisin’ Event - 6-10 pm, Cruisin’ the Coast “Britishmania Beatles Tribute” party
    - Beau Rivage Theatre, $20 admission
    - Meet & Greets with Dennis Gage of My Classic Car,
       Cristy Lee, Courtney Hansen, and Joe & Amanda Martin,
       6-7:30 pm
    - Britishmania Beatles Tribute 7:30-9 pm
Casino Entertainment:
- Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood,
   6-10 pm
- Johnny Dawg of NaNaSha & The Triggerproof All Stars,
​   Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 pm-1 am

Thursday, October 10:
  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9-11 am
  • Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 am- 5 pm. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D'Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
  • 2025 Registration opens, noon-5 pm, Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
  • Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 am
  • Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza, 9-11 am and 1-4 pm
  • 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
  • New Event! PPG Paint Seminar with Charley Hutton, Coast Coliseum Convention Center “Green Room,” 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 1:30-4:30 pm
  • Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 am -5 pm
  • Burn 'Em Up In The Pass, Fleitas Ave., Pass Christian, 5 p.m. ‘til dusk. Live entertainment by Starz and New Direction with a “Second Line” Stroll to Downtown
  • Courtney Hansen appearances: Pass Christian, 10 am-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 pm
  • Joe & Amanda Martin appearance: Ocean Springs, 10 am -4 pm
  • Dennis Gage appearances: Pascagoula, 10 am-noon; Edgewater Mall, 2-4 pm 
Cruisin' Venue Entertainment
  • Bay St. Louis
    - 11 am-Noon - Shack N Up
    - 1-2 pm - Barlow Brothers
    - 3-4:30 pm - Rock Show NOLA
  • Pass Christian
    - 11 am-Noon - Amaizin Raisin
    - 1-2 pm - Modern Eldorados
    - 3-4:30 pm - Tip Tops
  •  Gulfport Cruise Central
    - 11 am-Noon - Starz
    - 1-2 pm - Hip Pocket
    - 3-4:30 pm - Chee Weez
  •  Edgewater Mall
    - 11 am-Noon - Garry “Elvis” Wesley
    - 1-2 pm - Martini Shakerz
    - 3-4:30 pm - Na Na Sha 
  • D'Iberville
    - 11 am-Noon - Razzo
    - 1-2 pm - Platinum Café
    - 3-4:30 pm - Vince Vance & The Valiants
  •  Ocean Springs Downtown
    - 11 am-Noon - Scott Hinson
    - 1-2:30 pm - Kindred
    - 3-4:30 pm - Bay Bridge Band
  •  Pascagoula
    - 11 am-Noon - Blue Deville
    - 1-2 pm - Mario & the Marvelous
    - 3-4:30 pm - BRW Band

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, 9 pm
  • Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood,   6-10 pm
  • Gram Rea and Troubadour Thursday, Beau Rivage, Black Clover Lounge, 6-10 pm
  • ​Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 pm-1 am

Friday, 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, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
  • 2024 and 2025 Registration continues, 9 am-5 pm
  • Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 am
  • The Vicari Auto Auction 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 continues, east of Treasure Bay, 9 am-5 pm
  • Dennis Gage appearances: Bay St. Louis, 9-11 am; Cruise Central, 1-3 pm
  • Courtney Hansen appearance: D’Iberville, 10 am-noon
  • New Event! Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 5 pm
  • Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, Live Entertainment by Caribbean Chillers (Jimmy Buffett show) 5:45-7 pm, and Bad Medicine (Bon Jovi tribute) 7:30-9 pm
  • "Pass In The Night," 6:30-9:30 pm, Pass Christian, Entertainment by Sons of uh Beech
  • Outdoor concert at Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, The Molly Ringwalds, 7 pm
Cruisin' Venue Entertainment 
  • Bay St. Louis
    - 11 am-Noon - Razoo
    - 1-2 pm - Platinum Café
    - 3-4:30 pm - Vince Vance & The Vallants
  • Pass Christian
    - 11 am-Noon - Shack N Up
    - 1-2 pm - Kindred
    - 3-4:30 pm - Rock Show NOLA
  • Gulfport Cruise Central
    - 11 am-Noon - Scott Hinson
    - 1-2 pm - Barlow Brothers
    - 3-4:30 pm - Na Na Sha
  • Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)
    - 11 am-Noon - Blue Deville
    - 1-2 pm - Mario & The Marvelous
    - 3-4:30 pm - Tip Tops
  • D'Iberville
    - 11 am Noon - Amaizin Raisin
    - 1-2 pm - Martini Shakerz
    - 3-4:30 pm - Dr. Zarr & The Funk Monsters
  • Ocean Springs Downtown
    - 11 am-Noon - Garry “Elvis” Wesley
    - 1-2:30 pm - Hip Pocket
    - 3:30-5:15 pm - BRW Band
    - 5:45-7 pm - Caribbean Chillers (Jimmy Buffett tribute)
    - 7-7:30 pm - Chicks Picks
    - 7:30-9 pm - Bad Medicine (Bon Jovi tribute)
  • Pascagoula
    - 11 am-Noon - Starz
    - 1-2 pm - Modern Eldorados
    - 3-4:30 pm - 2 Hypnotic
Casino Entertainment
  • The Beach Boys, Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets: beaurivage.com
  • Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet's Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 pm
  • Witness, Hollywood Casino, Stage Bar, 7-11 pm
  • Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper, Casino Stage Bar, 8 pm
  • Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 9 pm-2 am
  • Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler's, 9:30 pm-12:30 am

Saturday, October 12
  • 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, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D'Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
  • 2024 Registration 9 am-Noon
  • 2025 Registration continues 9 am-5 pm
  • Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 am
  • Vicari Auto Auction, 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 continues, east of Treasure Bay, 9 am -5 pm
  • Dennis Gage appearances: Ocean Springs, 10 am-Noon and 2-4 pm
  • New Event! Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 1 pm
  • SUPER SATURDAY CONCERT - Parrothead Cruisers Party featuring Caribbean Chillers, a Jimmy Buffett Tribute, 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 - Starz
    - 1-2 pm – Martini Shakerz
    - 3-4:30 pm – BRW Band
  • Pass Christian
    - 11 am-Noon - Scott Hinson
    - 1-2 pm - Barlow Brothers
    - 3-4:30 pm - Dr. Zarr & the Funk Monsters
  • Gulfport Cruise Central
    - 11 am Noon - Amaizin Raisin
    - 1-2 pm - Modern Eldorados
    - 3-4:30 pm - 2 Hypnotic
  • Edgewater Mall
    - 11 am-Noon - Razzo
    - 1-2 pm - Platinum Cafe
    - 3-4:30 pm - Chee Weez
  • D’Iberville
    - 11 am-Noon - Blue Deville
    - 1-2 pm - Kindred
    - 3-4:30 pm - Rock Show NOLA
  • Ocean Springs Downtown
    - 11 am-Noon - Shack N Up
    - 1-2:30 pm - Mario & The Marvelous
    - 3-4:30 pm - Vince Vance & The Valiants
  • Pascagoula
    - 11 am-Noon - Garry "Elvis" Wesley
    - 1-2 pm - Hip Pocket
    - 3-4:30 pm - Na Na Sha
Casino Entertainment
  • Party at the Pool Deck, Harrah’s Gulf Coast Pool Deck, noon-6 pm
  • The Beach Boys, Beau Rivage, 8 pm Tickets: beaurvage.com
  • Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 pm
  • Witness, Hollywood Casino, Stage Bar, 7-11 pm
  • Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper, Casino Stage Bar, 8 pm
  • Brandon Bennett, IP Casino Resort Spa, 8 pm
  • Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 9 pm -2 am
  • Anderson Domingues, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 9:30 pm -12:30 am

Sunday, October 13 – All events at Cruise Central
  • 2025 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 Car Giveaway and unveiling of the 2025 raffle vehicle
  • Live entertainment by Mario & The Marvelous, 10 am -1 pm
  • Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, Brunch, 10 am-3 pm
  • Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 5-10 pm

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