Welcome to America’s Largest Block Party.  Cruisin’ The Coast® began in 1996 as a festival to celebrate antique, classic and hot rod vehicles, nostalgic music and related events. 374 vehicles registered that first year and in 2017 we had 8,308 registered vehicles. 

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10,070 registered for the 2023 event. Car enthusiasts from 40 states plus Canada, Germany and Puerto Rico arrive on the Mississippi Gulf Coast once a year to showcase their rides and to cruise the beautiful 30-mile stretch of beach-side highway with designated stops in Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, D’Iberville, Gulfport, Pass Christian, Ocean Springs and Pascagoula.

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Each location is set up as a mini festival with a stage for live bands, reserved parking for registered cruisers, spectator
parking, and vendors for food and event merchandise.  

The week-long event includes cruise-ins, a VA Hospital Cruise, car auction, swap meet, car corral and a parade.  Spectators are welcome and will find that our cruisers love to talk "old cars."

Cruisin' The Coast has become the biggest special event in the state of Mississippi and we have vacation condo  rentals steps away from all the action.  Come on Down.  Enjoy the Coast!