CTC 2024 Schedule of Events
Location of Sites
- Registration Desk: Cruise Central in Gulfport 2 miles East of Hwy 49 at Centennial Plaza on Hwy 90, 200 East Beach Boulevard
- Mississippi Coast Coliseum, where our Swap Meet is held. (Not a stamping site.)
- Ocean Springs in the Downtown area
- D’Iberville (Civic Center Complex)
- Edgewater Mall parking area on the West side of the Mall
- Bay St. Louis (in the downtown area)
- Pass Christian (in the downtown area)
- Pascagoula at Beach Park
Saturday, October 5:
• New Event! Grand Slam Jam, Keesler Federal Park, noon-10 p.m. featuring Chapel Hart, Tab Benoit, Amanda Shaw, Taj Farrant, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr, Bonerama, and Leilani Kilgore
Sunday, October 6:
- 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 – American Graffiti, 5:30 p.m.
- Chris Jacobs appearances: Hardy Court, 9-11 a.m.; Gulfport, 1-4 p.m.
- Feature Car appearance: Hardy Court, 9 a.m.-noon; Gulfport, 2-5 p.m.
Casino Entertainment
- Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 4-8 p.m.
- Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
- Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Monday, October 7:
- KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 2024 Registration package pick-up, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names A-K only; Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
- 2024 onsite registration, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
- Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
- Feature Car appearance: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- New! Pass Christian Bottle Shoppe/Crittenden Collector’s Bottle, Sale 10 a.m.; Bottle Signing 3-5 p.m.
- The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 1-5 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.
- Chris Jacobs 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.
Casino Entertainment
- Chris Gavin, Beau Rivage, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Tuesday, October 8:
- 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 last names L-Z only; Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
- 2024 Onsite Registration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
- Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
- Feature Car appearance: Margaritaville, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 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 “Elvis” 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 appearance: Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Chris Jacobs appearance: Margaritaville, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Cristy Lee appearance: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-noon; Margaritaville, 2-4 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, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
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, 4-7 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’Iberville, 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.
