Cruisin’ the Coast set to take center stage across Mississippi coast (full schedule)

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MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST -- It’s that time.

For a quarter century, the first week of October has meant one thing -- Cruisin’ the Coast, when thousands of classic vehicles, their owners and thousands more spectators flock into coast communities for what has been voted the nation’s top classic car show four of the past five years by USA Today readers.

This year’s event opens with some “appetizers” on Sunday, including Gautier’s “Cruisin’ Through The Decades” event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the former Singing River Mall property.

Cruisin’ shifts into full gear Monday, with the 8,025 preregistered Cruisers picking up their Cruisin’ packets Monday at Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport, as well as the start of on-site registration for those who did not preregister by the Aug. 15 deadline.

Planning for the massive event begins virtually the minute the previous one ends, but Cruisin’s longtime executive director Woody Bailey said it takes an army of volunteers to actually put those plans into action.

“Last Saturday, we had our packing party, where our volunteers from 12 car clubs – about 170 people – were there to pack the 9,500 bags to get ready for this year’s event,” Bailey said. Last year, there were a record 9,496 registered Cruisers by the end of the week.

Bailey said the 12 car clubs affiliated with Cruisin’ provide about 650 volunteers for the event, but with the volunteers from the various community venues included, that number rises to about 1,200.

“They are the backbone and a very important part of Cruisin’,” Bailey said of the volunteers. “They are all ambassadors for Cruisin’. People come into town and the volunteers help direct them, answer questions for them –- and they have to multitask, because they do a lot of things for us. They allow our plans to go into action.”

While most of Cruisin’ week will be familiar to those who have previously attended, new to the event is a Cruise-In Thursday evening at Sully’s Steaks & Seafood in downtown Gulfport, where all of the Cruisin’ celebrities -- normally scattered throughout the various venues -- will be in one place, including television personalities Joe & Amanda Martin, Courtney Hansen, and Dennis Gage.

Thursday morning, Ocean Springs and Pascagoula will open as official Cruisin’ venues, with the event running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. over three days. Ocean Springs’ popular Sock Hop & Street Party on Friday night starts at 5:45 p.m. (Ed. Note: More details on the Ocean Springs and Pascagoula venues will be published Wednesday.)

Here’s the full Cruisin’ the Coast schedule for 2022 (Jackson County events in bold):

Sunday, Oct. 2

  • 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.
  • Feature Car appearances: Hardy Court, 9 a.m.-noon; View the Cruise, Downtown Gulfport, 2-5 p.m.
  • Cruisin’ Through the Decades, Gautier, 4-6 p.m.; Drive-in Movie – Footloose, 6:30 p.m.
  • Cristy Lee appearances: Hardy Court, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Gulfport, 1:30-4 p.m.

Casino Entertainment

  • Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Live Entertainment, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 5-10 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 3

  • KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • 2022 Registration package pick-up, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names A-K only; Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
  • 2022 Onsite registration, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
  • Feature Car appearance: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-2 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.
  • 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 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.

Tuesday, Oct. 4

  • 2022 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names L-Z only; Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
  • 2022 Onsite registration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
  • The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Feature Car appearance: Margaritaville, 9 a.m.-2 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.
  • “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, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
  • Joe & Amanda Martin, Martin Brothers Customs/Iron Resurrection appearances: Margaritaville, 10 a.m.-noon; Cruise Central, 2-4 p.m.
  • Flame-throwing competition at Island View Casino in Gulfport, Entertainment  4 p.m., Registration, 5 p.m., begins at dusk. NEW This Year! 2 Categories – Cars and Trucks! Plus, $1,000 in Cash Prizes & Trophies!

Wednesday, Oct. 5

  • Biloxi Block Party, Downtown Biloxi, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Feature Car appearance: Block Party, 10 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 vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Joe & Amanda Martin appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon
  • Courtney Hansen appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon
  • Diamondhead, Blessing of the Classics, 4-7 p.m. Line up at 1:30 p.m. Live music by Monster Crawfish and Beau King bands.
  • Official Beau Rivage Cruisin’ Event – 6-10 p.m., Sock Hop featuring the New Orleans Mystics – Beau Rivage Theatre – 6-7:30 p.m., Terry Mason’s Hot Rod Show – 6-8 p.m., Meet & Greet with Courtney Hansen and Joe & Amanda Martin – 7:30-8 p.m., Sharon Martin, popular New Orleans Blues & Jazz singer  – 8-9 p.m., Sock Hop with New Orleans Mystics $10 admission; Doors open at 6 p.m.; with 50s music, dancing, and drink specials.

Casino Entertainment

  • Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
  • Johnny Dawg of Na Na Sha & Triggerproof All Stars, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 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
  • 2023 Registration opens, noon-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
  • 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.
  • Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast 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: Edgewater Mall, Noon-4 p.m.; Sully’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-9 p.m.
  • NEW This Year! Sully’s Steaks & Seafood Cruise-In with Joe & Amanda Martin, Courtney Hansen, and Dennis Gage, plus the Feature Car; Downtown Gulfport, 13th Street & 30th Ave., 6-9 p.m.
  • Burn ‘Em Up in the Pass! Market Street, Pass Christian, 5 p.m. until dusk. Live entertainment by Katie Rees and The Retrograde Rockers. Check our website and Facebook for more information.
  • Courtney Hansen appearances: Pass Christian, 10 a.m.-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 p.m.
  • Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Ocean Springs, 10 a.m.-noon; Edgewater Mall, 2-4 p.m.

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

Bay St. Louis

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Figure Eight
  • 1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Unfazed Band

Pass Christian

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
  • 1-2:p.m. – Martini Shakerz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Hypnotic

Gulfport Cruise Central

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Deuce Coupe
  • 1-2 p.m. – Mario
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha

Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Doo Wop
  • 1-2 p.m. – Garry Wesley
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m. – The Tip Tops

D’Iberville

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

Ocean Springs Downtown

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Roland Cobbs
  • 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Escalade

Pascagoula

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
  • 1-2 p.m. –Razzoo
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – The Sensations

Casino Entertainment

  • The Beach Boys, Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets beaurivage.com
  • The BSL Trio, Silver Slipper Casino, The Beach Bar (under the Hotel), 6-9 p.m.
  • Live Entertainment, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
  • Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
  • Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper Casino, The Stage Bar, 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7

  • 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
  • 2022 and 2023 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.
  • Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Feature Car appearance: Bay St. Louis, 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.; Edgewater Mall, 1-3 p.m.
  • Courtney Hansen appearance: Pascagoula, 10 a.m.-noon
  • Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, 5:45-9 p.m. featuring The Platters Great Pretender, 5:45-7 p.m. and The Molly Ringwalds, 7:30-9 p.m.
  • “Pass In The Night,” 6:30-9:30 p.m., Pass Christian, Entertainment by Sons of Uh Beech

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

Bay St. Louis

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha

Pass Christian

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Roland Cobbs
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
  • 3:30-5 p.m. – Dr. Zarr

Gulfport Cruise Central

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Figure Eight
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – Razzoo
  • 3:30-5 p.m. – Unfazed Band

Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – Martini Shakerz
  • 3:30-5 p.m. – Hypnotic

D’Iberville

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Doo Wop
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – Mario
  • 3:30-5 p.m. – Escalade

Ocean Springs Downtown

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Deuce Coupe
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – Garry Wesley
  • 3:30-5:15 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
  • 5:45-7 p.m. – The Platters Great Pretender
  • 7-7:30 p.m. – Chick’s Picks (awards)
  • 7:30-9 p.m. – The Molly Ringwalds

Pascagoula

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Magic
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – Cool Rayz
  • 3:30-5 p.m. – The Tip Tops

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.
  • Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 8 p.m.
  • Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
  • Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8

  • 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
  • 2022 Registration 9 a.m.-Noon
  • 2023 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.
  • 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 appearances: D’Iberville, 9-11 a.m.; Ocean Springs, 1-3 p.m.
  • The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum salute’s Cruisin’ The Coast with a Fly-By at 2 p.m. Aircraft will fly just offshore along Highway 90, beginning in Ocean Springs and continuing to Bay St. Louis.
  • SUPER SATURDAY CONCERT – “Laz Show Band” performing live at Hollywood Casino Resort in Bay St. Louis. Featuring Troy Laz, the band rocks poppin’ horns, funky rhythm and exciting choreography. Everything from Bruno Mars to Stevie Wonder and much more. Free event begins at 7 p.m.

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

Bay St. Louis

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Doo Wop
  • 1-2 p.m. – Starz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants

Pass Christian

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Figure Eight
  • 1-2 p.m. – Razzoo
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Escalade

Gulfport Cruise Central

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
  • 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Gretsch

Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
  • 1-2 p.m. – Mario
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Almost Skynard

D’Iberville

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Roland Cobbs
  • 1-2 p.m. – Martini Shakerz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Not Quite FAB, Beatles Tribute

Ocean Springs Downtown

  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Magic
  • 1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Unfazed Band

Pascagoula

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

Casino Entertainment

  • Jay Leno, Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets beaurivage.com
  • Live Entertainment, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
  • Brandon Bennett, IP Casino Resort Spa, 8 p.m.
  • Nick Perkins Elvis Tribute, Silver Slipper Casino, The Stage Bar, 9 p.m.
  • Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
  • Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s,10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 9

All events at Cruise Central

  • 2023 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 2023 Raffle Vehicle!
  • Live entertainment by Vince Vance & The Valiants, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Casino Entertainment

  • Live Entertainment, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Butler’s, 5-10 p.m.

For more information on Cruisin’ the Coast, visit www.cruisinthecoast.com.

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