Gulf Coast · Events · Highway 90

Cruise the Coast. Find the Events. Plan the Ride.

The definitive automotive lifestyle guide to Cruisin’ the Coast, Jeepin’ the Coast, Scrapin’ the Coast, and coastal car culture across Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.

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Beach Boulevard Cruising Strip
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Registered Classic Builds
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Spectator Beachside Access
Gulf Coast Automotive Calendar

The Big Three Festivals

Three signature event cultures, one Mississippi Gulf Coast. Use the year selector as the visual foundation for future dynamic dates.

Classic / Hot Rod / Muscle
Flagship Week

October · 1989 & older · Coastwide

Cruisin’ The Coast®

America’s Largest Block Party

Classic cars, hot rods and muscle builds cruising multiple host cities along the beach corridor.

Vehicle focusClassic & vintage
Primary corridorUS-90
Spectator styleCoastwide
Jeep / 4×4 / Beach Life
4×4 Weekend

Spring · Jeeps · Coastal meetups

Jeepin’ The Coast

Freedom Built for Adventure

Beach cruising, off-road culture, vendor hubs, social meetups and evening vehicle gatherings.

Vehicle focusJeep & 4×4
AtmosphereBeach / social
Best forWeekend trips
Custom / Trucks / Audio
Custom Culture

Summer · Customs · Show grounds

Scrapin’ The Coast

The South’s Premier Truck & Auto Event

Lowered trucks, lifted rigs, lowriders, show builds and high-energy audio competition culture.

Vehicle focusCustom builds
FeaturesShow & sound
AtmosphereHigh energy
Build Your Cruise Day

Schedule Explorer

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Cruise-In8:00 AM

Bay St. Louis · Old Town

View the Bay Kickoff Cruise-In

Early-week coastal meetup with downtown parking, breakfast stops and easy US-90 access.

Free for spectators
Gathering10:00 AM

Gulfport · Jones Park

Jones Park Oceanway Gathering

Harbor views, broad paved access and a central meeting point for beach cruisers.

Free for spectators
Autocross1:00 PM

Biloxi · Country Club area

Country Club Autocross Challenge

Timed driving challenge with spectator viewing for registered competitors and classic builds.

Registration rules apply
Swap Meet9:00 AM

Gulfport · Fairgrounds

Mega Swap Meet & Car Corral

Parts, memorabilia, project cars and vendor rows built for a full morning of browsing.

Vendor / buyer access
Music6:00 PM

Ocean Springs · Downtown

Sock Hop & Street Party

Evening music, downtown dining and a walkable display of classic cars under the lights.

Evening event
Display11:00 AM

Pascagoula · Eastern Terminal

Eastern Terminal Beach Display

A scenic eastern-coast stop with beach access, photo opportunities and relaxed viewing.

Family friendly
30 Miles of Beach Boulevard

US-90 Beach Boulevard Strip

A route-planning schematic from Bay St. Louis to Pascagoula with staging, spectator and hauler waypoints.

Hub Spectator Trailer
Zero Tolerance

No burnouts on public roads

Reserve this callout for verified municipal traffic enforcement guidance.

Cruising Zone

Watch posted speeds

US-90 speed limits and temporary event traffic controls can vary by segment.

Haulers

Use designated drop lots

Keep trailers out of constrained spectator areas and follow event-specific instructions.

Gulf Coast Weather Station

Coastal Cruising Conditions

A complete UI for the future Open-Meteo connection: current conditions, top-down score, cooling advisory, salt spray and forecast.

Open Air Score

Convertible & T-Top

9.5 / 10

Excellent for top-down cruising.

Heat Advisory

Vintage Radiator

NORMAL

Monitor temps in slow parade traffic.

Marine Breeze

Salt Spray

LOW

Light chrome-care reminder.

Thu78° / 65°10% rain
Fri80° / 66°12% rain
Sat81° / 67°18% rain
Sun79° / 64°15% rain

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Cruiser Food & Easy Parking

Cruiser-Friendly Dining & Hauler Pitstops

Restaurant-card styling for Gulf Coast favorites, trailer-friendly parking and quick route planning.

Large lot

Ocean Springs · BBQ

The Shed Barbeque & Blues Joint

Road-trip atmosphere with smoked meats and roomier parking than a typical downtown stop.

BBQCasualHauler-friendly
Cruiser pick: smoked platter
Beach access

Biloxi · Waterfront

Shaggy’s Biloxi Beach

Beachfront casual dining that fits naturally into a US-90 cruise loop.

WaterfrontSeafoodPatio
Cruiser pick: Gulf seafood
Route-side

Gulfport · Seafood

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Classic Gulf Coast oysters and seafood positioned for an easy beach-route meal stop.

OystersSeafoodUS-90
Cruiser pick: oyster sampler
Quick stop

Bay St. Louis · Casual

The Blind Tiger

Relaxed coastal stop for burgers, drinks and a break near the western end of the cruise.

BurgersCasualWater view
Cruiser pick: burger + fries

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Visitor Operations

Cruiser Operations & Guidelines

Tabbed reference modules for road rules, lodging and the essentials to keep in the car.

CRUISER RADIO107.1 FMReplace if not current

Keep the cruise moving

  • Follow posted speeds and temporary event traffic direction.
  • Keep intersections, shoulders and emergency lanes clear.
  • Use designated trailer and hauler parking areas.
  • Avoid burnouts, racing and unsafe maneuvers on public roads.
Local ordinance reminder

City rules can differ along the corridor. Link this panel to verified municipal guidance.

Emergency kit

Water, phone charger, basic tools, spare fluids and sun protection.

Gulf Coast Trip Toolkit

Cruiser Operations & Guidelines

Cruise information for visitors, host cities, road rules and planning questions.

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What are the vehicle age eligibility rules?

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Where can heavy trailers and car haulers park?

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