Here is the WXXV25 Cruisin' the Coast Schedule for 2024!


Mississippi Gulf Coast

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Wednesday, October 9:

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m. -5 p.m.

• 2024 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for all registrations

• 2024 Onsite Registration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport

• 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.

• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Charley Hutton appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 9 a.m. -1 p.m.

• Hot Rods & Hospitality, Waveland, Coleman Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 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, 47 p.m. Line up at 1:30 p.m. Entertainment by Vinyl Idol, 1-4 p.m. and 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.

• Beau Rivage Cruisin’ Event – 6-10 p.m. Cruisin* The Coast “Britishmania Beatles Tribute” 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

• 7:30-9 p.m., Britishmania Beatles Tribute

Casino Entertainment

• Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.

• Johnny Dawg of NaNaSha & The Triggerproof All Stars, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Thursday, October 10:

• 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’lberville, Ocean Springs,

Pascagoula

• 2025 Registration opens, noon-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport

• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.

• Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.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 Event! PPG Paint Seminar with Charley Hutton, Coast Coliseum Convention Center”Green Room,” 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30-4:30 p.m.

• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• 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 a.m.-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 p.m.

• Joe & Amanda Martin appearance: Ocean Springs, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Dennis Gage appearances: Pascagoula, 10 a.m.-noon; Edgewater Mall, 2-4 p.m.

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

Bay St. Louis

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Shack N Up

• 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Rock Show NOLA

Pass Christian

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Amaizin Raisin

• 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Tip Tops

Gulfport Cruise Central

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Starz

• 1-2 p.m. – Hip Pocket

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Chee Weez

Edgewater Mall

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Garry “Elvis Wesley

• 1-2 p.m. – Martini Shakerz

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha

D’Iberville

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Razzo

• 1-2 p.m. – Platinum Café

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants

Ocean Springs Downtown

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Scott Hinson

• 1-2:30 p.m. – Kindred

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Bay Bridge Band

Pascagoula

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Blue Deville

• 1-2 p.m. – Mario & the Marvelous

• 3-4:30 p.m. – BRW Band

Casino Entertainment

• The BSL Trio, 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.

• Gram Rea and Troubadour Thursday, Beau Rivage, Black Clover Lounge, 6-10 p.m.

• Triggerproof, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Friday, October 11:

• 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

• 2024 and 2025 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.

• 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: Bay St. Louis, 9-11 a.m.; Cruise Central, 1-3 p.m.

• Courtney Hansen appearance: D’Iberville, 10 a.m.-noon

• New Event! Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 5 p.m.

• Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, Live Entertainment by Caribbean Chillers Jimmy Buffett Show) 5:45-7 p.m., and Bad Medicine (Bon Jovi Tribute) 7:30-9 p.m.

• “Pass In The Night,” 6:30-9:30 p.m., Pass Christian, Entertainment by Sons of uh Beech

• Outdoor concert at Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, The Molly Ringwalds, 7 p.m.

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

Bay St. Louis

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Razoo

• 1-2 p.m. – Platinum Café

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants

Pass Christian

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Shack N Up

• 1-2 p.m. – Kindred

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Rock Show NOLA

Gulfport Cruise Central

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Scott Hinson

• 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha

Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Blue Deville

• 1-2 p.m. – Mario & The Marvelous

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Tip Tops

D’Iberville

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Amaizin Raisin

• 1-2 p.m. – Martini Shakerz

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Dr. Zarr & The Funk Monsters

Ocean Springs Downtown

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley

• 1-2:30 p.m. – Hip Pocket

• 3:30-5:15 p.m. – BRW Band

• 5:45-7 p.m. – Caribbean Chillers (Jimmy Buffett Tribute)

• 7-7:30 p.m. – Chick’s Picks

• 7:30-9 p.m. – Bad Medicine (Bon Jovi Tribute)

Pascagoula

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Starz

• 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados

• 3-4:30 p.m. – 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 p.m.

• Witness, Hollywood Casino, Stage Bar, 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.

• Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Saturday, October 12:

• 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

• 2024 Registration 9 a.m.-Noon

• 2025 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 appearances: Ocean Springs, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m.

• New Event! Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 1 p.m.

• 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 p.m.

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

Bay St. Louis

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Starz

• 1-2 p.m. – Martini Shakerz

• 3-4:30 p.m. – BRW Band

Pass Christian

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Scott Hinson

• 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Dr. Zarr & the Funk Monsters

Gulfport Cruise Central

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Amaizin Raisin

• 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados

• 3-4:30 p.m. – 2 Hypnotic

Edgewater Mall

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Razzo

• 1-2 p.m. – Platinum Café

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Chee Weez

D’Iberville

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Blue Deville

• 1-2 p.m. – Kindred

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Rock Show NOLA

Ocean Springs Downtown

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Shack N Up

• 1-2:30 p.m. – Mario & The Marvelous

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants

Pascagoula

• 11 a.m.-Noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley

• 1-2 p.m. – Hip Pocket

• 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha

Casino Entertainment

• Party at the Pool Deck, Harrah’s Gulf Coast Pool Deck, noon-6 p.m.

• The Beach Boys, Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets: beaurivage.com

• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.

• Witness, Hollywood Casino, Stage Bar, 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.

• Anderson Domingues, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Sunday, October 13:

All events at Cruise Central

• 2025 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 the 2025 Raffle Vehicle!

• Live entertainment by Mario & The Marvelous, 10 a.m.-1 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, 5-10 p.m.

All events and times subject to change.