Cruisin’ the Coast is just two weeks away

In just under two weeks, one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s most popular events is set to begin.

In just under two weeks, one of- the mississippi gulf coast's- most popular events is set to - begin.- cruisin' the coast will kickoff- its festivities - starting sunday, october 4th, - however, due to covid-19 there- has been a few changes to the - annual classic car event.

- the c-t-c kick-off parade in- long beach on october 5th will- still go on as planned.

No- throwing will be allowed though- and all participants are asked- to remain in their vehicles.- additionally, the flame thrower- competition, beau rivage- cruisin' sock hop, and burn 'em- up in the pass events have all- been- post-poned until next year.

- despite the adjustments that- have had to be made this- year, cruisin' executive- director woody bailey says it's- important to have something fun- to look forward to.

- - woody bailey, executive directo- of- cruisin' the coast: "with all that we've been through, i thin- it's important for the- event to happen to put a little- fun in everyone's life.

I think- the people that travel- to the event and enjoy looking- at all the cars and i think all- the locals enjoy what - - - - cruisin' the coast has to - offer."

"so, it's a combination of fun, helping the economy out and, yo- - - - know, with the covid-19 - situation, doing it in as safe - manner as possible.

And that's- what we're- going to try to accomplish this- year."

Cruisin' the coast has also - extended the deadline to- request a refund to wednesday,- september 23rd.