Registration Open for Halloween Parade and House Decorating Contest

Registration is now open for anyone who would like to participate in Ocean City’s annual Halloween Parade or in the Halloween House Decorating Contest.

The 76th annual Halloween Parade will start at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, and travel a route on Asbury Avenue from Sixth Street to 11th Street.

All are welcome to watch or participate in this fun community event, which is organized by the Exchange Club of Ocean City in partnership with the city. For those who want to join, please note the following divisions:

· Division 1 – Children or Groups of Children up to age 12

· Division 2 – Children or Groups of Children over 12 OR Family Groups OR Adult Groups

· Division 3 – Animals & Pets in Costume

· Division 4 – Organizations Marching in Costume (Churches, Non-Profits, etc.)

· Division 5 – Cheerleaders & Drill or Dance Teams

· Division 6 – Non-Commercial Floats

· Division 7 – Commercial Floats

To register to be in the parade, email: [email protected].

Include your name, name and age of participant(s), address, email/phone number and the division you are registering for. An email confirmation will be sent back to you with your registration number within 24 hours Monday through Friday.

Medals and trophies will be awarded to first and second-place entrants. Judges will evaluate based on appearance, originality and artistry. All award winners will be notified by phone or email the day after the parade.

For more information on the Halloween Parade, visit Ocean City Halloween Parade (ochp.blogspot.com).

The fifth annual Halloween House Decorating Contest in Ocean City will award prizes to homes and businesses in a variety of categories. Deadline for registration is 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. A list of participants will be posted, so everybody can see the decorated homes.

Judging will take place the evenings of Oct. 22 and 23 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Winners will receive gift certificate prize packages.

For more information and to sign up, visit ocnj.us/halloweenhouse.

    The Halloween House Decorating Contest allows homeowners a chance to give everyone a good-natured scare.