Cruisin' the Coast returns Oct. 3-10, 2027. Biloxi hosts the downtown Block Party, the swap meet and auction at the Coast Coliseum and the beach cruise.
Last checked Oct. 22, 2026. This page is updated each year. The 2026 event ran Oct. 4-11; the organizer has published the 2027 dates and registration prices, and the Biloxi details below are from 2026 until the 2027 schedule is out. Official site: cruisinthecoast.com, 228-385-3847.
Cruisin’ the Coast is the week the whole Coast fills up with classic cars. It began in 1996 with 374 registered vehicles; in 2025 more than 10,300 were registered, from 45 states and several other countries, the organizer says. Cars cruise the 30-mile stretch of U.S. 90 along the beach and stop at venues in Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, D’Iberville, Gulfport, Pass Christian, Ocean Springs and Pascagoula. Biloxi’s share is the downtown Block Party, the swap meet and auto auction at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, casino cruise-ins and a lot of traffic on Beach Boulevard.
2027 dates: Sunday, Oct. 3, to Sunday, Oct. 10. The organizer has also set future dates: Oct. 1-8, 2028, Sept. 30 to Oct. 7, 2029, and Oct. 6-13, 2030.
Cruisin’ the Coast 2027 dates and deadlines
The 2027 event is the 31st annual Cruisin’ the Coast, the organizer says. These are the dates set so far:
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 | Online early-bird registration opens ($100) |
| Sunday, Aug. 15, 2027 | Early-bird registration closes at midnight; mailed forms must be postmarked |
| Sunday, Oct. 3, 2027 | Cruisin’ the Coast week begins |
| Monday, Oct. 4, to Saturday, Oct. 9, 2027 | On-site registration at Cruise Central, Jones Park in Gulfport ($125) |
| Sunday, Oct. 10, 2027 | Finale at Cruise Central in Gulfport |
The day-by-day 2027 schedule, including the Biloxi Block Party date, has not been published. In 2026 the Block Party fell on the Wednesday of the week and the swap meet and auction ran Thursday to Saturday; if 2027 follows the same pattern, that would be Wednesday, Oct. 6, and Oct. 7-9, but treat those as unconfirmed until the organizer posts the schedule.
Cruisin’ the Coast dates for future years
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2027 (31st) | Oct. 3-10 |
| 2028 | Oct. 1-8 |
| 2029 | Sept. 30 to Oct. 7 |
| 2030 | Oct. 6-13 |
Who to call
- Cruisin’ The Coast (registration, schedule): 228-385-3847
- City of Biloxi: 228-435-6300
- Biloxi traffic updates by text: text BILOXI to 77295
- RV parking affidavits and permits: Biloxi Community Development, 676 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Registration and cost
From the organizer’s registration page, for 2027:
- Open to vehicles 1989 and older.
- Early-bird registration: $100. Online registration opens Nov. 1, 2026, and stays open until midnight Aug. 15, 2027; mailed forms must be postmarked by Aug. 15. It includes a participant T-shirt, two swap meet tickets, a goody bag, the program, a pocket schedule and entry in the early-bird cash drawing.
- On-site registration: $125, Oct. 4-9, 2027, without the T-shirt or drawing card. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
Registration and packet pickup happen at Cruise Central, Jones Park in Gulfport. Spectators do not register; the organizer says spectators are welcome at the venues.
What happened in Biloxi in 2026
The 2026 schedule put these events in Biloxi:
| Date (2026) | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Margaritaville Cruise-in | Margaritaville Resort Biloxi |
| Tuesday, Oct. 6, from dusk | Flame-throwing competition (registration 5 p.m.) | IP Casino Resort Spa |
| Wednesday, Oct. 7, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Biloxi Block Party | Downtown Biloxi |
| Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6 to 9 p.m. | Beau Rivage cruisin’ events | Beau Rivage retail promenade |
| Wednesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Car Corral and vehicle check-in | East of Treasure Bay Casino |
| Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 8-10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet | Mississippi Coast Coliseum |
| Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 8-10, 10 a.m. | Vicari Auto Auction (doors 8:30 a.m.) | Mississippi Coast Coliseum |
Casino concerts fill the evenings all week; check each casino’s own listings for tickets.
The Biloxi Block Party
The city’s Cruisin’ guide for 2026 described the Block Party as hundreds of Cruisin’ cars, live entertainment, restaurant and shop specials, and awards. Trophies went for categories like lowest vehicle, largest fuzzy dice, fattest rear tires, most chopped top, most chrome, longest distance driven and longest painted flames, plus the Mayor and City Council Cup.
- Cruisers were told to arrive as early as 5 a.m. to park.
- All event parking entered at Reynoir Street at MLK Boulevard, and lots filled in numbered order.
- Lameuse Street ran one way southbound from MLK Boulevard to Beach Boulevard, and Howard Avenue one way eastbound from Reynoir Street to Main Street.
Traffic and parking in Biloxi
From the city’s 2026 guide and its traffic plan (PDF):
- Expect delays on Beach Boulevard (U.S. 90) and roads leading into Biloxi all week.
- Cones line Beach Boulevard from DeBuys Road to Rodenberg Avenue. When needed, the boulevard drops to two lanes: the right lane for traffic, the left for emergency vehicles.
- Service drives along Beach Boulevard close at 10 p.m. unless posted, and police may close them earlier.
- Coast Transit routes run detours and changed schedules during the week.
- RV parking on private land: an owner letting RVs park free during a Tier 1 event needs an affidavit from Biloxi Community Development. An owner renting RV spaces needs a $50 parking permit and must meet standards including no more than one RV per 750 square feet and 8 feet between vehicles; the city lists $10 per space per night.
What to know before you go
The city’s rules for the week:
- No burnouts, and no riding on tailgates, bumpers, roofs or hoods.
- No glass containers, no littering and no underage drinking.
- No animals in event areas.
- Motorcycle riders and passengers must wear helmets.
- ATVs, UTVs and other unlicensed vehicles are not allowed on roads, the beach, sidewalks or boardwalks. Licensed golf carts only on designated roads.
- Amplified sound only with an approved permit.
- Cross at intersections and crosswalks, and keep sidewalks and the boardwalk clear.
The week ends Sunday at Cruise Central in Gulfport with the finale ceremonies, the cash drawings and the Make-A-Wish raffle car giveaway. For more October plans, see our things to do this month and fall festivals guides.
Frequently asked questions
When is Cruisin’ the Coast 2027?
Oct. 3-10, 2027, the organizer says. It is the 31st annual event. Future dates are Oct. 1-8, 2028, Sept. 30 to Oct. 7, 2029, and Oct. 6-13, 2030.
How much does it cost to register a car for Cruisin’ the Coast?
For 2027, early-bird registration is $100 and opens Nov. 1, 2026; on-site registration is $125 from Oct. 4-9, 2027. The event is open to vehicles 1989 and older. Spectators are welcome.
When is the Biloxi Block Party for Cruisin’ the Coast?
In 2026 it was 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in downtown Biloxi, with cruiser parking entering at Reynoir Street and MLK Boulevard. The 2027 Block Party date has not been announced.
Where are the Cruisin’ the Coast swap meet and auction?
At the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. In 2026 the swap meet ran 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Vicari auction started at 10 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.
When does Cruisin’ the Coast 2027 registration open?
Online early-bird registration for 2027 opens Nov. 1, 2026, and closes at midnight Aug. 15, 2027. On-site registration runs Oct. 4-9, 2027, at Cruise Central in Gulfport.
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