Ocean City’s 68th annual Halloween Parade is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 29. The parade route is from Sixth Street to 11th Street on Asbury Avenue.
The event has been presented all 68 years by the Ocean City Exchange Club and is one of the longest running Halloween parades in the Tri-State area. Jeff Shirk chairs the event.
The march includes an array of colorful costumed characters competing for prizes, bands, floats and is a fun-filled, family evening. The Ocean City and Mainland Regional High School Bands and the Pitman Hobo Band will be featured. There will also be decorated floats from numerous organizations competing for trophies.
The Boy Scouts are assisting Ocean City Ecumenical Council Food Cupboard by scouting for food along the route. Canned and dried foods would be appreciated.
Registration to enter the Parade is free and runs through Oct. 28. All registrations are taken on line at www.ochp.blogspot.com. Late entries may register the night of the parade at Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue beginning at 6:15 p.m. For more information, call the Parade Info Hotline, 1-800-813-5580.
Other Halloween events in Ocean City include:
- TRICK-OR-TREAT IN DOWNTOWN OCEAN CITY: Participating stores will welcome trick-or-treaters 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, on Asbury Avenue between Sixth Street and 11th Street. Sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association.
- CITYWIDE TRICK-OR-TREATING: Traditional Halloween trick-or-treating hours will be Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. Children should be accompanied by adults and wear fire proof costumes that provide good visibility.
