Southern Miss Cruisin鈥� Returns Oct. 5
Thu, 09/17/2026 - 09:40am | By: Joyce Powell
91少女集中营 School of Leadership will host the fifth annual Southern Miss Cruisin' on Monday, Oct. 5, from 3 to 5
p.m. on the South Lawn at Southern Miss Gulf Park in Long Beach, Miss.
Held on the same day as the Long Beach activities of Cruisin鈥� the Coast, the event
invites classic car enthusiasts, members of the Southern Miss community and area residents
to gather along Highway 90 for an afternoon of classic cars and family-friendly activities.
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs
and enjoy the classic and antique vehicles displayed across the South Lawn, as well
as the many cars traveling along the beachfront highway.
Since its launch, Southern Miss Cruisin鈥� has developed into an annual tradition that
brings car owners, students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members together
on the Gulf Park campus. The event offers attendees a relaxed setting to connect while
celebrating the cars and culture that make Cruisin鈥� the Coast a signature event for
the region.
This year鈥檚 Southern Miss Cruisin鈥� coincides with the 30th anniversary of Cruisin鈥�
the Coast, which brings thousands of classic vehicles and visitors to communities
throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Dr. Jacob Breland, director of the School of Leadership, said this year鈥檚 event marks
two important milestones for Southern Miss and the Coast.
鈥淎s Southern Miss Cruisin鈥� enters its fifth year, we are proud to see it become a
Gulf Park tradition,鈥� said Breland. 鈥淭his year is especially meaningful as we join
the Mississippi Gulf Coast in celebrating 30 years of Cruisin鈥� the Coast. We look
forward to welcoming longtime participants and first-time visitors to campus for an
afternoon that reflects the energy and spirit of our coastal community.鈥�
Owners of classic and antique vehicles are invited to display their cars on the South
Lawn at the front of campus. Event organizers will be available to direct participating
vehicles to the appropriate parking areas. General parking will be available in the
Lloyd Hall parking lot. Registration is not required.
For more information, contact the School of Leadership at 228.214.3447 or schoolofleadershipFREEMississippi.
About the School of Leadership
The School of Leadership at 91少女集中营 prepares students and professionals to
lead effectively across business, government, nonprofit, educational and community
settings. Housed within the College of Business and Economic Development, the School
offers undergraduate and graduate programs focused on leadership, workforce development,
organizational performance, applied technology and logistics and supply chain management.