Gulf Coast Networking

10/14/2026

Every October, thousands of volunteers gather across the coast in efforts to rid our waterways, beaches, and bayous of marine debris. The Annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup takes place in Jackson, Harrison, and Hancock Counties. Each county offers multiple cleanup sites for volunteers. The sites range from beaches to parks, bayous to harbors.
https://coastalcleanup.extension.msstate.edu/events/annual-mississippi-coastal-cleanup-event

10/13/2026

Do you have some tax questions? We have a Certified Public Accountant here to answer your questions and share tips to reduce your tax stress. Come see Tina Perkins, CPA, at 8 AM on Thursday.

10/12/2026

If you're a Young Professional, join others on Thursday at the Aquarium. https://www.mscoastchamber.com/event-detail/lHuQOGJTdvGIL1gRvrow7g2/sea-sip-connect-a-cyp-members-exclusive-event-at-the-aquarium

10/12/2026

Join the GCN team at the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Oct 17, from 8 to 10 AM. It's free, and we provide supplies.

Join the GCN team at the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Oct 17, from 8 to 10 AM. It's free, and we provide supplies.

10/11/2026

Every October, thousands of volunteers gather across the coast in efforts to rid our waterways, beaches, and bayous of marine debris. The Annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup takes place in Jackson, Harrison, and Hancock Counties. Each county offers multiple cleanup sites for volunteers to choose from. The sites range from beaches to parks, bayous to harbors.
https://coastalcleanup.extension.msstate.edu/events/annual-mississippi-coastal-cleanup-event

10/08/2026

This morning we got a great presentation from Jason Savarese of his wedding in Iceland last month. If you weren’t there you missed something GREAT! Thank you Jason.

10/08/2026

The attached PDF gives you 20 days of opportunities. I hope you will grab it.

The attached PDF gives you 20 days of opportunities. I hope you will grab it.

10/06/2026

Coffee with First Responders – Pass Christian
Join us at Mabel's Ice Cream & Coffee in Pass Christian on Wednesday, October 7th from 8:00AM to 9:00AM. Come out and enjoy coffee and pastries to show appreciation for our local first responders!
https://www.mscoastchamber.com/event-detail/82GihF5X%7CELj217lnWKWoA2/coffee-with-first-responders-pass-christian

10/05/2026

Thursday, we are happy to have a great local attorney, Jason Savarese, speak with the group about what he does. We are sure to get some juicy or funny stories from his cases. Join us Thursday morning at 8 AM.

10/02/2026

🚗🎶 Cruisin’ the Coast Returns to Ocean Springs! 🎶🚗

The 30th Annual Cruisin’ the Coast rolls into Ocean Springs October 8, 9 & 10, and we’re excited to welcome cruisers from across the country to our coastal community!

Planning to visit downtown during the event? Here’s what you need to know about road closures, parking and entertainment to help you navigate the weekend!

🚧 DOWNTOWN ROAD CLOSURES

The downtown event footprint will be closed during the following times:
* Thursday, October 8: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
* Friday, October 9: 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
* Saturday, October 10: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Barricades will be placed beginning at 5:00 a.m. Thursday. Any vehicles remaining within the event footprint at 3:30 a.m. will be towed by 4:00 a.m.

Only official Cruisin’ the Coast golf carts will be permitted within the event footprint. Registered Cruisin’ the Coast vehicles should enter from Front Beach and travel north on Washington Avenue to the Stamping Station.

🚦 STREET CLOSURES
The following streets will have closures and traffic restrictions:
* Washington Avenue at Porter Avenue (northbound traffic only)
* Washington Avenue at Bienville Boulevard
* Government Street at the Fallo-Pleasant parking lot (no westbound traffic)
* Robinson Street at Cash Alley (no westbound traffic)
* Washington Avenue at Calhoun Street
* Washington Avenue from DeSoto Street to Church Street

Side streets within the event footprint will have unmanned barricades monitored routinely by officers. All road reopening times will be at the discretion of the Ocean Springs Police Department.

🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION

* Handicap parking: First Baptist Church parking lot

* Public parking: Fallo-Pleasant Municipal Parking

🎸 ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

Car registration begins at 7:00 a.m. each morning. The entertainment stage will be located in the Ocean Springs Chamber–Main Street parking lot.

Don't miss the Sock Hop & Street Party on Friday, October 9, featuring live music from Motown Explosion and Chee Weez! Chick’s Picks winners will be announced at 7:00 p.m.

For the full entertainment schedule, visit Cruisin' The Coast official website!

📞 QUESTIONS?
* City of Ocean Springs: 228-875-4236
* Ocean Springs Chamber–Main Street: 228-875-4424

We look forward to another incredible weekend filled with classic cars, great music and plenty of small-town hospitality! See y’all downtown! 🚘🎶
City of Ocean Springs (Official)