Basset hounds comically dressed in police costumes strut down the Boardwalk during the 2024 Howl-O-Ween Parade. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City)
The early forecast for the weekend calls for clear and mild weather – ideal for families and their “best friends” to enjoy the return of Dog Days on the Boardwalk
The popular event permits leashed dogs to walk the boards 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 25, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 26. The weekend will be highlighted by the Howl-O-Ween Parade at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
On Saturday, activities will include dog-specific vendors along the Boardwalk, photo-op stations and the Humane Society’s announcement of Ocean City’s “Pet of the Year.”
The event will allow owners to shop for dog treats, dog collars, shoot photos with Santa and more. People are encouraged to dress themselves and their dogs in Halloween costumes for the Howl-O-Ween Parade.
Registration for the Howl-O-Ween Parade is now open and all proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Ocean City.
The timeline for the Oct 25 events includes:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Dogs permitted on the Boardwalk
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Free photos with Santa in a lifeguard boat under the Ocean City Music Pier loggia
12 p.m.: Pet of the Year announcement at the Music Pier (Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk)
1 p.m.: Day-of parade registration and pre-registration packet pickup starts at the Ocean City Sports and Civic Center (Sixth Street and Boardwalk)
3 p.m.: Boardwalk parade starts at Sixth Street and continues to 14th Street
Dogs will be permitted on the Boardwalk during the weekend of Oct. 25-26. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City)The timeline for the Oct 26 events includes:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Dogs permitted on the Boardwalk
This year’s grand marshals include former Philadelphia Phillies player Milt Thompson and Fox 29 news anchor Dawn Timmeney.
The event is sponsored by Jilly’s OCNJ, OCNJ Entertainment, Playland’s Castaway Cove, Manco & Manco Pizza, Johnson's Popcorn, We Make It Personal and Kohr Brothers.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS:
Halloween Costume Skate (Oct. 25): 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.
Halloween Parade (Oct. 30): 7:15 p.m. on Asbury Ave. from Sixth Street to 11th Street. It is sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. For more information, visit ochp.blogspot.com.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOME NIGHT ON OCT. 29:
The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce invites Ocean City residents to its annual Welcome Night 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center. The evening provides an opportunity for residents to meet Ocean City groups, businesses and organizations.
Welcome Night is held at the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce)
