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. Our 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." the 16th annual Cruisin' the Coast is headed to Mississippi and the turn out promises to be bigger than ever. For eight action-packed days, October 2-9, the Mississippi Gulf Coast will be swarmed by classic cars and classic car-lovers eager to meet, swap, kick back and, okay, show off. It's a fantastic time if you have a ride, but even if you don't, you'll still find plenty to see and do. Every day brings a selection of principal and one-off attractions. At the heart of the event is the 33-mile stretch of road along Highway 90 and I-110. Classic rides cruise this course by the hundreds, timeless American muscle glittering in that coastal sun. Riders and non-driving participants will find stops all along the way featuring live music, food events, and plenty of car-related fun.