Page 44 - South Mississippi Living - September, 2025

Sunday, October 5:
• 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.
• Cruisin’ Through The Decades, Gautier, Noon- 6 p.m.; Drive-in Movie -- Stroker Ace, 5:30 p.m. • Chris Jacobs appearances: Hardy Court,
9-11 a.m.; Gulfport, 1-4 p.m.
Casino Entertainment
• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75,
8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Monday, October 6:
• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• 2025 Registration package pick-up,
11 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names A-K only; Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• 2025 Onsite Registration, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Jones Park, 9-11 a.m.
and 1-4 p.m.
• Pass Christian Bottle Shoppe/Crittenden Collector’s Bottle, Sale 10 a.m.; Bottle Signing, 3-5 p.m.
• Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino, the City of D’Iberville, and Autocross
Guys, Scarlet Pearl Casino (north surface 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.
• Chris Jacobs appearances: Cruise Central,
Jones Park, Gulfport, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; CTC Kick-off Parade serving as Celebrity Guest, Long Beach,
4-6 p.m.
• The Tip Tops playing at Long Beach Harbor, 6-9 p.m.
Casino Entertainment
• Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Tuesday, October 7:
• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central,
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• 2025 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names L-Z only; Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• 2025 Onsite Registration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling,
Cruise Central at Jones Park, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
• Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino, the City of D’Iberville, and Autocross Guys, Scarlet Pearl Casino (north surface 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 “Elvis” Wesley
• Cruisin’ The River City, Moss Point,
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Margaritaville Cruise-in, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
• Chris Jacobs appearance: Margaritaville,
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Cristy Lee appearance: Cruise Central,
10 a.m.-noon; Margaritaville, 2-4 p.m.
• The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at
Coast Coliseum, 2-5 p.m.
• Flame-throwing competition at Island View Casino in Gulfport, Live Entertainment by
Ty Taylor & The Kinfolk, 4 p.m., Registration,
5 p.m., begins at dusk; $1,000 Cash Prizes
& Trophies!
Casino Entertainment
• Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Wednesday, October 8:
• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• 2025 Registration package pick-up,
9 a.m.-5 p.m. for all registrations;
• Biloxi Block Party, Downtown Biloxi,
8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino, the City of D’Iberville, and Autocross Guys, Scarlet Pearl Casino (north surface parking lot),
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in,
east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Hot Rods & Hospitality, Waveland, Coleman Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Entertainment by Joni Compretta
& Baytown Groove
• 2026 Registration opens, noon-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Jones Park, 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.; Auction begins 10 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 Casino, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Burn ‘Em Up In The Pass, Fleitas Ave., Pass Christian, 5 p.m. til dusk. At the conclusion of Burn ‘Em Up in The
• The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Diamondhead, Blessing of the Classics, 4-7 p.m. Line up at 1:30 p.m. Entertainment by Razzoo, 1-4 p.m. and Beau King, 4-7 p.m. • Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon;
Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Cristy Lee appearances: Biloxi Block Party,
10 a.m.-noon; Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon; Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Dennis Gage appearance: Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Beau Rivage Cruisin’ Events – 6-9 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
• Johnny Dawg of NaNaSha & The Triggerproof All Stars, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Thursday, October 9:
• 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, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Pass Christian
• 2025 Registration continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pass, the Pass Christian High School Jazz Band will perform a second line down Second Street to the stage with live entertainment TBA.
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Pass Christian,
10 a.m.-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 p.m.
• Joe & Amanda Martin appearances: Pascagoula, 10 a.m.-noon; Ocean Springs, 2-4 p.m.
• Dennis Gage appearances: Cruise Central,
10 a.m.-noon; Edgewater Mall, 2-4 p.m.
• New Event! Buffett & Bumpers Block Party, Downtown Pascagoula, 5:30-8:30 p.m. featuring Buffett Beach Band
Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment
Bay St. Louis
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
• 1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Departure (Journey Tribute Band) Pass Christian
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Eddie Mac
• 1-2 p.m. – Marvelous
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Hip Pocket
Gulfport Cruise Central
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Daddy O
• 1-3:30 p.m. – Kindred
• 3:30-5:30 p.m. – Bag of Donuts
Edgewater Mall
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Scott Hinson
• 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Brandon Giles
D’Iberville
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Shack N Up
• 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Bad Medicine
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