Regional festivals held in Mississippi and New Jersey

The Mississippi Coast is hosting the 30th edition of Cruisin' the Coast, a week-long event running through October 11. Known as ‘America’s Largest Block Party’, the festival features vintage cars, live music, and various food and drink vendors across eight different locations, including Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Pass Christian, Bay St. Louis, and Pascagoula.

In New Jersey, the Ocean City Fall Block Party is scheduled for Saturday, October 10. The event will feature over 400 crafters, food vendors, and entertainers along a mile of Asbury Avenue between Fifth and 14th streets. Activities include live musical performances and pony rides, with free parking provided at municipal lots and metered spaces during the festival.