BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) -Days before the official start of Cruisin’ the Coast, enthusiasts are already flocking to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, setting up campsites and preparing for the annual automotive spectacle.

For many, Cruisin’ the Coast is more than just an event; it’s a cherished holiday.

Mark Toomer, a resident of Big Point, Mississippi, begins his preparations about a week in advance.

“This is Christmas for most of us,” Toomer said. “This is the week we are going to be off. There’s no work this week,”

Toomer, who proudly brought his 1982 Corvette named “Sweetness,” sees the event as a cornerstone of his year. He emphasized that he has owned the car for 14 years and specifcally bought it for Cruisin’

“This is life, every year, Toomer said. ”This is life. The friends that I’ll ha

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