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Explore Cruisin' The Coast 2024

Camille Reddick
September 6, 2024

Cruisin' The Coast 2024 is almost here! Known as America's biggest block party, this event draws car fans and collectors from all over the country to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for several days of fun. What makes this event incredible is that it consists of venues throughout a 30-mile stretch of coastal highway that includes Gulfport, Pass Christian, Ocean Springs, Bay St. Louis, D’Iberville, Biloxi, and more. Here's everything you need to know if you're heading to Cruisin' The Coast this October.

Cruisin' The Coast Dates and Events for 2024

Cruisin the Coast Musical stage

Cruisin' The Coast 2024 is taking place from Oct. 6 through Oct. 13. Attendees can look forward to the event's famous cruise-ins, headline bands, swap meets, car auctions, and much more! Each day of the itinerary is more packed than the next. Here's just a glance at the highlights:

  1. Casino entertainment at Scarlet Pearl Casino (Oct. 6)
  2. KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central (Oct. 7)
  3. Mississippi Gulf fresh seafood sampling at Centennial Plaza (Oct. 7)
  4. Long Beach Parade (Oct. 7)
  5. The Tip Tops playing at Long Beach Harbor (Oct. 7)
  6. Flame-throwing competition at Island View Casino in Gulfport (Oct. 8)
  7. Margaritaville cruise-in at Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi (Oct. 8)
  8. Biloxi Block Party (Oct. 9)
  9. Hot Rods & Hospitality (Oct.9)
  10. Meet and Greet with Dennis Gage of "My Classic Car" (Oct. 9)
  11. Country Cruisn' Breakfast at Long Beach Yacht Club (Oct. 10, 11, and 12)
  12. Car Corral at Treasure Bay (Oct. 10)
  13. Vicari Auctions CTC swap meet (Oct. 10)
  14. Courtney Hanson appearance at D’Iberville (Oct. 11)
  15. Ocean Springs Sock Hop and Street Party (Oct. 11)
  16. Free outdoor concert at Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis (Oct. 11)
  17. Super Saturday Concert (Oct. 12)
  18. Cruisn' the Coast Finale Ceremony (Oct. 12)
  19. Live entertainment by Mario & The Marvelous (Oct. 12)

How to Attend Cruisin' The Coast

Old school cars parked on a street

Registration is necessary to attend events that are part of Cruisin' The Coast as a participant. When you arrive at each venue, you'll be asked to show the ID card contained in your registration packet. Your ID card can be placed on your car dashboard to ensure that your vehicle is permitted to stay at venues during event hours. Registering for the event also allows you to participate in drawings and contests.

If you're coming purely to be a spectator, no registration is required. Spectators are able to park at sites to enter free of charge. You're also free to sample as many events as you'd like. Just be aware that some events do charge special entrance fees. Expect to see a variety of food and merchandise vendors at each location.

Are You Coming to the Mississippi Car Show This Year?

2023 marks 28 years of Cruisin' The Coast! You can't miss this event if you're a car lover. Of course, the location of this celebrated festival also makes it one of the best events of the year for beach lovers. For attendees, finding fun hotels in Gulfport MS on the beach is often the best part of coming to town! You can easily turn a trip to the event into an amazing vacation full of different coastal sites and attractions.

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