Porsche Reunion, HERO Walk, Beach Sweep and ‘SHOUT’ highlight the weekend
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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City Boardwalk commences at 11 a.m. The organization 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 collection. Call 609-399-6111, ext. 9712 or email pwoc@ocnj.us 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. The show features terrific new arrangements of such classic tunes as “To Sir with Love,” “Downtown,” “Son of a Preacher Man” and “Goldfinger.” 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.
Coming up in October
Oct. 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.
Oct. 24 — Halloween Parade: The 76th annual Ocean City Halloween Parade is set for 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, and registration is now open for anybody who would like to participate. For more information, visit Ocean City Halloween Parade (ochp.blogspot.com).
Oct. 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.
Oct. 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.
Oct. 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 the procession is from Sixth Street to 14th Street on the Boardwalk. Former Philadelphia Eagles walk-on legend Vince Papale will be grand marshal. For registration and more information, visit ocnj.us/DogDay.
