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.
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.
• 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.
• 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;
• Biloxi Block Party, Downtown Biloxi, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
• 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.
• Hot Rods & Hospitality, Waveland, Coleman Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Entertainment by Assumed Risk, Dave Maley, and DJ Greg B.
• 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.
• Charley Hutton appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 9 a.m.-1 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 Buffet 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
• Free 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
• 1-2:30 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 Buffet 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 (Jimmy Buffet 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.