Flamethrower competition at Island View Casino
Yet another must see ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’ event is taking place right now. The annual Flamethrower Competition is going on at the Island View Resort and Casino. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
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Tourism hopes for Cruisin’ the Coast
Cruisin’ organizers and business owners are hoping Cruisin’ will give that last minute boost to the summer tourism season, especially after the hit to our local economy in the wake of the Bonnet Carre Spillway opening. Cruisin’ was initially part…
Cruisin the Coast ‘Salute our Veterans’
Everybody is welcome to enjoy all of the Cruisin’ the Coast festivities, including the veterans in attendance. Everyone, including Elvis, showed their appreciation and patriotism for the ‘Salute our Veterans’ tribute at Centennial Plaza. He walked around shaking the hands…
Gabby Easterwood takes a look at the economic impact of Cruisin' the Coast
South Mississippi businesses and tourism leaders are happy as the antique and vintage car enthusiasts pour into the area for Cruisin’ the Coast this week. All are hoping for a last minute, much-needed boost to sales and the local economy…
Cruisin’ The Coast parade in Long Beach
Jeff Davis Avenue in Long Beach filled up today with more than 600 cars for the Cruisin’ the Coast Annual Kickoff Party Parade. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club hosts the event each year. Drivers of the classic cars stopped…
‘Burn ‘Em up at the Pass’ Preview
We hope you aren’t ‘burnt out’ on Cruisin’ activities already because Pass Christian has an event looking to wow the crowd. The annual ‘Burn ‘Em up at the Pass’ features Cruisers in a burnout competition on 2nd Street. The winner…
New to Cruisin’ the Coast
Cruisin’ organizers are putting their plans into place to accommodate the estimated 40,000 people expected to roll out to this year’s event. It will be a familiar sight as you cruise along Highway 90 in Gulfport as vintage and antique…
First day of on-site registration for Cruisin’ the Coast
At Cruisin’ Central, things were hustling and bustling today for the first day of on-site registration. They had 7,300 plus classic cars pre-registered from 41 states and Canada. Today is also the first day those who pre-registered can pick up…
Long Beach ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’ Parade
As ‘Cruisin the Coast’ rolls on this week, activities and classic cars can be found everywhere. The City of Long Beach is gearing up for its annual Cruiser parade. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
View the Cruise 2019
Locals and visitors from all across the country took over downtown Gulfport this weekend for an annual kickoff party featuring almost every car under the sun. Cars and trucks both old and new took over Gulfport this weekend as a…
What's New for Cruisin'? Director Woody Bailey Shares Rundown
Cruisin' the Coast organizers have put their plans into place, to accommodate the estimated 40,000 people expected to roll out to this year's events. It will be a familiar site as you cruise along highway 90 in Gulfport as vintage…
Crank Up for Cruisin' Monday!
Things are cranking up here throughout South Mississippi! It's day two of Cruisin' the Coast, and while it's still early for many of you, plenty of people are setting the stage and rolling out for today's long list of Cruisin'…
Cranking up for Cruisin’: How you can Get Ready to Celebrate this Weekend
It's time to get your motors running because Cruisin’ the Coast is set to kick off this weekend! Happening today is the Cruise-In & Sock Hop at the VFW in Biloxi where you can enjoy some oldies music and drink…
Cities and Towns Gear up for Cruisin’ the Coast with Traffic Plans
Meanwhile, cities and towns throughout South Mississippi are making their own traffic plans as thousands of vintage and antique cars, hot rods, and vehicles roll into our area for the 23rd annual Cruisin' the Coast. Voted the nation's top car…
Gulfport Main Street and CTA partnering for 'View the Cruise'
It’s almost time for the Coast’s biggest kick-off party as Gulfport Main Street revs up for the 10th annual ‘View the Cruise’ event this weekend. Festivities will take place all around downtown Gulfport on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October…
Scarlet Pearl to be new Cruisin’ the Coast venue in D’Iberville
The week everyone here on the Coast has been waiting on is finally here. Cruisin’ the Coast is set to kick off Saturday with tons of events happening from Bay St. Louis to Pascagoula, including entertainment, classic car shows, and…
Cruisin' the Coast 2019 Schedule of Events
Here is a complete list of all the events going on for Cruisin' the Coast 2019 Saturday, October 5 Casino Entertainment Jesse Hill, 6-10 p.m., Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Unfazed Show Band, 8 p.m.-midnight, Hollywood Casino…
Ocean Springs Announces Road Closures Ahead of Cruisin’ the Coast
They're revving up for a field trip of sorts that attracts car enthusiasts from across the nation! That's right! We're talking the 23rd annual Cruisin' the Coast here in South Mississippi. This year's coast-wide Cruisin' rolls out October 6th through…
Cruisin’ the Coast needs volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Cruisin’ the Coast. Thousands of people will descend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to enjoy favorites like Cruise-ins, headline bands, oldies entertainment, a swap meet, and an auto auction. In 1996, the event showcased…
White Avenue Gate closed until October 14th
The White Avenue gate entrance at Keesler Air Force Base will be closed now through October 14th. The City of Biloxi asked for the gate closure as they complete underground construction repairs along White Avenue and as the city hosts…
Ocean Springs Chamber looking for Cruisin' the Coast volunteers
As Cruisin’ the Coast approaches, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street Tourism Bureau is calling for volunteers. Each year, volunteers join in welcoming thousands of Cruisers along with their families to downtown Ocean Springs to shop, eat, and be…
Traffic plans for Cruisin’ the Coast in Biloxi
It will be time to clean off your rides before you know it for Cruisin’ the Coast! With the fun that comes with the event, the number of tourists and residents who hit the streets of South Mississippi during that…
Centennial Plaza grand opening in Gulfport
It’s official! The Centennial Plaza is opening its doors for business. Tonight, the celebration was as grand as the transformation to the property. After sitting vacant for many years, the old VA hospital is now transformed into the brand new…
Planning begins for Cruisin’ The Coast
Cruisin’ the Coast has been named the second best car show in America by ‘USA Today.’ Our own Coast staple came just shy of that first place prize, unlike last year when it was named first. With this new title…