21st Annual Cruisin’ The Coast

[Tom]

Join us on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, October 1-8, 2017 for the 21st Annual Cruisin’ The Coast featuring all your favorite activities like cruise-ins, headline bands & oldies entertainment, a swap meet, the CTC/Vicari Auto Auction and much more!
Event Info | Cruisin' The Coast

Site Locations & Maps
(Click the bolded location names to see the maps.)

• Cruise Central/Registration Tent: 200 Beach Blvd., Gulfport
  2 miles East of Highway 49 or west of Courthouse Road on north side of Hwy 90
• Mississippi Coast Coliseum, where our Swap Meet is held (not a stamping site)
• Ocean Springs in the downtown area
• Edgewater Mall parking area on the west side of the mall
• Bay St. Louis in the downtown area
• D’Iberville Municipal Complex off Auto Mall Parkway
• Pass Christian in the downtown area
• Pascagoula – in the downtown area
• Gautier – in the downtown area
• Moss Point – in the downtown area

Event Locations & Maps
(Click the bolded location names to see the maps.)

• Downtown Biloxi Block Party
• Car Corral Biloxi
• Diamondhead
• Long Beach Kick-Off Parade
• Salute to Our Veterans

Sunday, October 1

View the Cruise, Downtown Gulfport, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cruise In, Hardy Court Shopping Center, Gulfport, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Feature Car appearances: Hardy Court, 9 a.m.-noon; View the Cruise, 2-5 p.m.
New Event! Cruisin’ Through the Decades, Gautier, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cristy Lee appearance: View the Cruise, 2-5 p.m.
Street Rodder Road Tour appearance: View the Cruise, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Monday, October 2

Registration open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
Feature Car appearances: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-2p.m.; Long Beach, 5-7 p.m.
Cristy Lee appearances: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Long Beach as Grand Marshal, 5:30 p.m.
Autocross – presented by Golden Nugget Casino and Racing Rednecks, Coast Coliseum (west parking lot), 1-5 p.m. 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 p.m. at Long Beach High School, parade starts at 5:30 p.m. Cristy Lee is Grand Marshal.
Tip Tops playing at Long Beach Harbor, 6-9 p.m.
Street Rodder Road Tour appearance: IP Casino Resort, 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday, October 3

Registration open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cruise Central, Gulfport
The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coliseum 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Autocross – presented by Golden Nugget Casino and Racing Rednecks, Coast Coliseum (west parking lot), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
“Salute To Our Veterans,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cruise Central
Cruisin’ The River City, Moss Point, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Feature Car appearances: Salute to Our Veterans, Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cristy Lee appearances: Autocross, 10 a.m.-noon; Salute To Our Veterans, 1-3 p.m.; Guest MC at Flame-throwing competition, 6-8 p.m.
Flame-throwing competition at Island View Casino in Gulfport, Entertainment, 4 p.m., Registration, 5 p.m., begins at dusk; $600 Cash Prizes & Trophies!
Street Rodder Road Tour Vehicle Appearance: Salute to our Veterans,Cruise Central, Gulfport 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Street Rodder Road Tour Vehicle Appearance: IP Casino Resort 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday, October 4

Registration open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cruise Central, Gulfport
Biloxi Block Party, Downtown Biloxi, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Presented by: Biloxi Main Street, Peoples Bank, Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Biloxi BayChamber of Commerce.
Autocross – presented by Golden Nugget Casino and Racing Rednecks, Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Diamondhead, Blessing of the Classics, 3-6 p.m.
Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Feature Car appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon
Cristy Lee appearances: Biloxi Block Party, Town Green, 10 a.m.-noon; Beau Rivage, 6-8 p.m. signing autographs
Courtney Hansen appearances: Biloxi Block Party, City Hall, 10 a.m.-noon; Beau Rivage, 6-8 p.m. signing autographs
Official Beau Rivage Cruisin’ Event: Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses, Beau Rivage Pool Pavilion, 7 p.m.
Street Rodder Road Tour appearance: Diamondhead Blessing of the Classics, 3-6 p.m.

Casino Entertainment

Starz, 10 p.m., Boomtown Casino’s Fat Tuesday
DJ Hyphee, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Golden Nugget, Rush Lounge
Dian Diaz, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Beau Rivage, EIGHT75

Thursday, October 5

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
2018 Registration open noon-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.
Swap Meet/Manufacturers Midway open at Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Feature Car appearances: Pass Christian,10 a.m.-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel Biloxi, 6-9 p.m.
Courtney Hansen appearances: Pass Christian, 10 a.m.-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 p.m.; DoubleTree Hotel Biloxi, 7-9 p.m.
Burn ‘em Up in The Pass! 2nd Street, Pass Christian, event 5-8 p.m. Open to the first 40 CTC-registered vehicles. Burn Out registration begins at 4 p.m. Live entertainment by Right Lane Bandits, 6-9 p.m.
DoubleTree Hotel Biloxi Open House with Feature Car and Courtney Hansen, 6-9 p.m.
Street Rodder Road Tour appearance: IP Casino Resort, 7-9 p.m.

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

Bay St. Louis

11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
3-4:30 p.m. – Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster

Pass Christian

11 a.m.-Noon – Garry Wesley
1-2 p.m. – Tommy Morse
3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha

Gulfport Cruise Central

11 a.m.-Noon – N Rhythm
1-2 p.m. – The Strays
3-4:30 p.m. – Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi Tribute)

Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)

11 a.m.-Noon – Figure 8
1-2 p.m. – Starz
3-4:30 p.m. – Departure (Journey Tribute)

D’Iberville

11 a.m.-Noon – Charles “Doo Wop” Grant
1-2 p.m. – Flashback
3-4:30 p.m. – The Chee-Weez

Ocean Springs Downtown

11 a.m.-Noon – Deuce Coupe
1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
3-4:30 p.m. – The Tams

Pascagoula

11 a.m.-Noon – Mr. Saxman
1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
3-4:30 p.m. – Tip Tops

Casino Entertainment

DJ Nikki Stylz, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Golden Nugget, Rush Lounge
Dian Diaz, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Beau Rivage, EIGHT75
Triggerproof, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., Beau Rivage, Coast
Al “Lil’ Fats” Jackson, 7-11 p.m., Silver Slipper Casino
After Party Band, IP Casino, Chill Ultra Lounge

 

[Tom]

There are already thousands of tents set up along the coast. Lots of food, parties and swimming.
Hot cars, hot women as far as the eye can see. Its 5pm and sunny and a toasty 84 degrees right now.
Expecting rain tomorrow then clear skies for the remainder of the event.

Friday, October 6

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
2017 and 2018 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.
Swap Meet/Manufacturers Midway open at Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Car Corral continues, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Feature Car appearances: Bay St. Louis, 9-11 a.m.; Edgewater Mall, 2-4 p.m.
Dennis Gage, of the TV program “My Classic Car,” appearances: Bay St. Louis, 9-11 a.m.; Edgewater Mall, 2-4 p.m.
Courtney Hansen appearances: Coliseum, 10 a.m.- noon; Ocean Springs, 2-4 p.m.
Street Rodder Road Tour appearance: Pass Christian, 1-3 p.m.
Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, 5-9 p.m. featuring The Chiclets, Na Na Sha & The Tip Tops
“Pass In The Night,” 5-9 p.m., Pass Christian, Live entertainment by the New Orleans Suspects

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

Bay St. Louis

11 a.m.-Noon – Charles “Doo Wop” Grant
1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
3-4:30 p.m. – The Chee-Weez

Pass Christian

11 a.m.-Noon – Deuce Coupe
1-2 p.m. – Starz
3-4:30 p.m. – Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster

Gulfport Cruise Central

11 a.m.-Noon – Garry Wesley
1-2 p.m. – Flashback
3-4:30 p.m. – The Tams

Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)

11 a.m.-Noon – Mr. Saxman
1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
3-4:30 p.m. – Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi Tribute)

D’Iberville

11 a.m.-Noon – N Rhythm
1-2 p.m. – Tommy Morse
3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha

Ocean Springs Downtown

11 a.m.-Noon – Figure 8
1-2 p.m. – Strays
3-4:30 p.m. – Tip Tops

Pascagoula

11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants

All events and times subject to change. Check our website for updates.

Casino Entertainment

Beach Boys, 8 p.m., Beau Rivage Theatre
Brandon Bennett – Elvis My Way, 8 p.m., Hard Rock
Garry Wesley – A Tribute to Elvis, 8 p.m., Palace Casino Resort, Contact Lounge & Sports Bar
Jeff Foxworthy, 8 p.m., IP Casino
Dian Diaz, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Beau Rivage, EIGHT75
Triggerproof, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., Beau Rivage, Coast
Anderson Domingues, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Beau Rivage, Breeze Bar
DJ Tricky Dickies, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. and DJ Hurricane, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Golden Nugget, Rush Lounge
Hadley Hill, Treasure Bay, Blu
Jesse Hill, 6-10 p.m., Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet Steaks & Seafood
Sock Hop, 8-10 p.m., Scarlet Pearl Casino, the Strand Event Center, $10 per ticket.
Al “Lil’ Fats” Jackson, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Slipper Casino
Chris LeBlanc, 9:30 p.m., Hard Rock Biloxi, Center Bar
Boogie Allstars, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Hollywood Casino, Stage Bar
Rock Bottom, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Boomtown Casino, BT Stage
DJ DukeDaGeniu$, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Scarlet Pearl Casino, PRL Bar, playing oldies but goodies
After Party Band, IP Casino, Chill Ultra Lounge

Saturday, October 7

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
2017 Registration, 9 a.m.-noon
2018 Registration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
Auto Auction begins at Coliseum, Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Swap Meet/Manufacturers Midway open at Coliseum 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Car Corral continues, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Feature Car appearance: Coliseum, 9-11 a.m.
Dennis Gage, of the TV program “My Classic Car,” appearances: D’Iberville, 9-11 a.m.; Ocean Springs, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Street Rodder Road Tour appearance: IP Casino Resort, 6-9 p.m.

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

Bay St. Louis

11 a.m.-Noon – N Rhythm
1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants

Pass Christian

11 a.m.-Noon – Mr. Saxman
1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
3-4:30 p.m. – The Chee-Weez



Gulfport Cruise Central

11 a.m.-Noon – Charles “Doo Wop” Grant
1-2 p.m. – Starz
3-4:30 p.m. – Boogie Allstars

Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)

11 a.m.-Noon – Deuce Coupe
1-2 p.m. – The Strays
3-4:30 p.m. – The Tams

D’Iberville

11 a.m.-Noon – Figure 8
1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
3-4:30 p.m. – Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi Tribute)

Ocean Springs Downtown

11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
1-2 p.m. – Flashback
3-4:30 p.m. – Al “Lil’ Fats” Jackson

Pascagoula

11 a.m.-Noon – Garry Wesley
1-2 p.m. – Magic
3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha

Casino Entertainment

Beach Boys, 8 p.m., Beau Rivage Theatre
Brandon Bennett – Elvis My Way, 8 p.m., Hard Rock Biloxi
Chubby Checker, 8 p.m., Hollywood Casino, Cypress Ballroom
Dian Diaz, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Beau Rivage, EIGHT75
Triggerproof, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., Beau Rivage, Coast
Anderson Domingues, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Beau Rivage, Breeze Bar
DJ Tricky Dickies, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. and DJ Hurricane, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Golden Nugget, Rush Lounge
Jesse Hill, 6-10 p.m., Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet Steaks & Seafood
Al “Lil’ Fats” Jackson, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Silver Slipper Casino
Chris LeBlanc, 9:30 p.m., Hard Rock Biloxi, Center Bar
Boogie Allstars, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Hollywood Casino, Stage Bar
Rock Bottom, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Boomtown Casino, Stage
Eugene Eash Band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Scarlet Pearl Casino, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
After Party Band, IP Casino, Chill Ultra Lounge

Sunday, October 8

All events at Cruise Central

2018 Registration open 8 a.m.-Noon.
Non-denominational prayer service, 8 a.m.
Stamping Cards must be turned in by 9 a.m.
Dennis Gage, of the TV program “My Classic Car,” Master of Ceremonies, 9-10:30 a.m.
Gene Oswalt Volunteer of the Year Award
Dennis Gage will announce the winners of the Cash Drawings (40 drawings of $500 each) totaling $20,000
Make-A-Wish Raffle Truck Giveaway and unveiling of new 2018 Raffle Car!
Live entertainment by Vince Vance & The Valiants, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Casino Parking

Beau Rivage Casino: reserved parking area for registered cruisers on the 2nd floor of the garage
Special designated parking for Cruisers will be available on the first floor of the Parking Garage at Palace Casino Resort
Additional casino parking will be announced on our website and in the event program

Last year I took my beat up old dodge for a ride down HWY 90 to Biloxi. There are no gaps in the people, tents or cars. Bonfires, jet skis and suntanners litter all the beaches. Every club is packed, the whole coast is teaming with people. The Cars? Holy Toledo the cars are everywhere! There is cars all the way out to I-10.
Swap meets, flea markets, craft booths, local bands, crab boils, seafood, BBQ, on and on and on.
One Helluva Shinding!

I'll be doing my annual gawking next weekend.

Here is a link to the picture archives
Photo Gallery | Cruisin' The Coast

• 

 

[Tom]

Cruisin' the Coast

First-ever Batmobile to be auctioned off at Cruisin’ the Coast
Off the roads, some of the most popular events of Cruisin’ The Coast are at the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, which hosts Vicari Auction of antique and classic cars, a swap meet and autocross.




Cruisin' the Coast

Cruisin’ The Coast 2017 Schedule of events
Here is a complete schedule of 2017 Cruisin’ The Coast events.



Weather

Flash-flood advisory issued for first days of Cruisin’ The Coast
The National Weather Service has issued a flash-flood advisory for South Mississippi that includes Harrison, Hancock and Jackson counties.


Cruisin' the Coast

It’s Cruisin’s 21st year and the party is on in South Mississippi
Fans of Cruisin’ The Coast are more than ready to get this party started and by Friday already had claimed the best spots along Beach Boulevard to watch early Cruisers driving by.



Cruisin' the Coast

Cristy Lee talks her plans for this year’s Cruisin’ The Coast
Jeff Clark is a staff writer for the Sun Herald. #ClarkCast is the podcast of Sun Herald and SunHerald.com. It is a look at the news from the Sun Herald staff and the news-makers.


Cruisin' the Coast

Here are the songs you’ll want to hear while ‘Cruisin’ The Coast’
Cruisin’ The Coast is Oct. 1-8, 2017. It brings thousands of people to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.


Cruisin' the Coast

When the sun goes down, Cruisin’ heats up
Cruisin’ The Coast has plenty of nighttime events to enjoy.



Cruisin' the Coast

21 ideas for fun during the 21st Cruisin’ The Coast
While it’s all about the cars during Cruisin’ The Coast, South Mississippi has lots of other fun visitors don’t want to miss.


Cruisin' the Coast

Poodle skirts and ponytails: Looks like it’s Cruisin’ time
The fashions and fun of Cruisin’ The Coast can evoke memories.




Cruisin' the Coast

Raffle Car program makes wishes come true for Cruisers and kids with life-threatening illnesses
The Make-A-Wish Raffle Car program has been a part of Cruisin’ The Coast every year since 2011.


Cruisin' the Coast

Want to meet Cristy Lee at Cruisin’ the Coast? Here’s where she’ll be
Cristy Lee will make several appearances during Crusin’ The Coast 2017.


Cruisin' the Coast

Cruise-in to salute veterans goes back to its roots with return to Centennial Plaza
This year’s Salute to Our Veterans Cruise-in will be held at Gulfport’s Centennial Plaza, where it used to be held before Hurricane Katrina.




Cruisin' the Coast

What's happening this year at Cruisin' The Coast
Eight days. Tons of cars. See what's happening at this year's Cruisin' The Coast.


Cruisin' the Coast

Gulfport Music Fest and Cruisin’ in one weekend? Yep, and it’s going to impact traffic.
Cruisin’ The Coast fans of ’50s and ’60s music will be sharing the roads of South Mississippi with rock fans headed to the Gulfport Music Festival.


Cruisin' the Coast

Drive your way through the eras at Cruisin’ The Coast
Memories of happy times connect owners with the antique and classic cars they drive, experts and owners say. The cars they buy are often the first one they drove, the first one they bought when they were married or the one they always dreamed of owning.


Cruisin' the Coast

New twist takes Gautier Cruisin’ through the Decades
Opening day of Cruisin’ The Coast in Gautier brings a journey into the past with cars and music.


Cruisin' the Coast

Put some nostalgia in the tank and get Cruisin’ The Coast
In other areas of the country people look forward to colorful fall leaves in early October, but in South Mississippi the weather is still warm and the color comes from about 7,000 cars Cruisin’ The Coast. Over 21 years the annual celebration has grown to become the largest event in the state.




Cruisin' the Coast

Cruisin’ The Coast is revving up for the 21st year with new events, venues
New events are being added to the Cruisin’ The Coast calendar and a record number of cars are pre-registered for the 21st year that starts Oct. 1.


Cruisin' the Coast

Cruisin’ The Coast revs up economy in big way, study says
The economic impact of Cruisin’ The Coast, the annual classic car show, continues to grow for the Mississippi Coast and the state.




Cruisin' the Coast

He won a Mustang. Listen to his reaction
Listen as Kurt "K.O.T.O" Curtis calls Mark Zito to tell him he won this year's Cruisin' The Coast Make-A-Wish raffle car on Sunday, October 9, 2016. The car was a 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible.

 

[Tom]

 

[Tom]

 

[Tom]

Less Than A Mile Away From My House

 

[sci-fi-dude]

I got a buddy that lives near you, he's been there, he says its cool. We have plenty of car clubs here, and the Texas motor speedway Good Guys car show, its huge! There are local car clubs putting on shows, I polish up my ride, and park it, and get free grub. Its a win win scenario. Bienvenetto!

 

[Tom]

Cruisin' the Coast 2017 Mississippi Gulf Coast

Cruisin’ The Coast 2017 Friday 10/6/2017 Ocean Springs

 

[Tom]

Best burnouts - Pass Christian Mississippi for Cruisin' the Coast 2017

Cruisin’ The Coast 2017 Friday 10/6/2017 Bay St Louis

Cruisin' The Coast 2017! Biloxi, Mississippi!

 

[Tom]

Cruisin' The Coast 2017 Wednesday

CRUISIN' THE COAST 2017 EPISODE ONE

CRUISIN THE COAST 2017 EPISODE TWO

 

[Kevin]

Looks like fun times!