The Porsche Show is this Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City)
The Ocean City Boardwalk will be host to two major events this weekend: The Porsche Boardwalk Reunion on Saturday and the HERO Walk on Sunday.
More than 350 Porsches of models from 1954 to the present will be on display on the Ocean City Boardwalk between Sixth Street and 14th Street from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, as part of the Porsche Boardwalk Reunion. The Ocean City Music Pier will be host to various free tech sessions on Porsche-related topics. For more information, visit www.boardwalkreunion.org.
The John R. Elliott HERO Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run on the Boardwalk will take place on Sunday, Oct. 20. The HERO Fun Run will take place at 10 a.m. HERO ceremonies are at 10:30 a.m. The 5-kilometer HERO Walk along the Boardwalk commences at 11 a.m.
HERO Campaign raises awareness of the importance of sober designated drivers. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Sports and Civic Center, Sixth Street and Boardwalk. For more information, visit herocampaign.org.
Volunteers are sought for the Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Check in and pick up supplies at the Ocean City Music Pier before the event. Please consider bringing a bucket for trash collection. Call 609-399-6111, ext. 9712 or email [email protected] to sign up.
“SHOUT! The Mod Musical” continues its run at the Ocean City Music Pier on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Ocean City Theatre Company production takes audiences back to the music, style and freedom of the 1960s. Performances are at the Ocean City Music Pier at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 20. Tickets can be purchased at www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com.
The Hero Walk is held each year in Ocean City. (Photo courtesy of the HERO Campaign)COMING UP IN OCTOBER:
OCTOBER 23 — OC Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Welcome Night: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center. Meet OC groups, businesses and organizations. Free event.
OCTOBER 24 — Halloween Parade: The 76th annual Ocean City Halloween Parade is set for 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Registration is open for anybody who would like to participate. For more information, visit Ocean City Halloween Parade (ochp.blogspot.com).
OCTOBER 26 — Halloween Costume Skate: The Ocean City Skate Park at Fifth Street and Asbury Avenue will celebrate Halloween 4 p.m. to dusk. Skateboarders are invited to come dressed for the holiday. There will be prizes for best costume and best trick, and candy for the participants.
OCTOBER 26-27 — Dog Days: Leashed dogs will be permitted on the Boardwalk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. All are welcome and encouraged to bring their favorite furry canine friend. Activities for Saturday include dog-specific vendors along the Boardwalk, photo-op stations, and the Humane Society of Ocean City’s “Pet of the Year” announcement.
OCTOBER 26 — HSOC “Howl-O-Ween” Parade: Hosted by the Humane Society of Ocean City. Contestants are encouraged to dress themselves and their pooch in Halloween costumes in the spirit of the season. Registration begins at 2 p.m. at the Sports & Civic Center. The parade begins at 3 p.m. and goes from Sixth Street to 14th Street on the Boardwalk. Former Philadelphia Eagles player Vince Papale will be grand marshal. For registration and more information, visit ocnj.us/DogDay.
Dogs and their pet parents will parade down the Ocean City Boardwalk Saturday and Sunday.
