Cities revvin’ up for Cruisin’ the Coast Oct. 1-8
It’s the final countdown to what’s become known as “America’s Biggest Block Party.”
The 27th Annual Cruisin’ the Coast revs up on Sunday, October 1, as vintage and antique cars, trucks and hotrods make the trek to South Mississippi for the coast-wide event, which will last until Sunday, October 8. Long Beach and Pass Christian are among the many cities hosting events and celebrations for the weeklong attraction.
The Long Beach Cruisin’ the Coast Parade is a major draw each year in the Friendly City. This year’s parade is set to roll out at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 2.
The first six hundred registered vehicles will begin lining up at 1 p.m. at Long Beach High School, where the parade is set to begin. The parade will roll down Cleveland Avenue, turn west on Railroad Street, take a left down Jeff Davis Avenue and will then proceed east on Highway 90, wrapping up at the east end of the Long Beach Harbor. Parade-goers are encouraged to stake out their spots on the parade route early for the best view and throws. Chris Jacobs will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal of the parade.
A concert by the Tip Tops will be held afterward, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Long Beach Harbor.
The annual Country Cruisin’ Breakfast will be held at the Long Beach Yacht club from 7 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 5; Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7.
This year, a new family-friendly event, Trucks ‘N’ Tacos, will be held at the Harper McCaughan Town Green in Long Beach on Thursday, October 5, and Friday, October 6, from 3 to 10 p.m. The two-day event will feature a free cruise-in open to all trucks. A band will also provide live entertainment at Trucks ‘N’ Tacos on Friday, October 6.
In Pass Christian, Burn ‘Em Up in the Pass will be held at a new location on Fleitas Avenue in Pass Christian on Thursday, October 5, from 5 p.m. to dusk. Live entertainment will be provided by Heather & The Monkey King.
On Friday, October 6, Pass in the Night is scheduled for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Live entertainment will be provided by Sons of uh Beech. 
