The third annual Howl-O-Ween Parade and Dog Day will invite dogs and their owners to enjoy a day of fun on the Boardwalk on Saturday, Oct. 21, and this year the event will be expanded to allow dogs again on Sunday, Oct. 22.
Leashed dogs will be permitted on the Boardwalk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21, and activities will include dog-specific vendors at the Ocean City Music Pier, 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, order custom engraved dog tags, shoot photos with Santa and much more.
The “Howl-O-Ween” Parade and dog costume contest on Saturday is for people and dogs of all ages. Contestants are encouraged to dress themselves and their pets in zany Halloween costumes in the spirit of the season. The Humane Society’s “Pet of the Year” will be the event’s grand marshal. Advance online registration (ocnj.recdesk.com) ends at 4 p.m. Oct. 18. Day-of registration begins at 1 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Sports and Civic Center (Sixth Street and Boardwalk). The parade begins at 3 p.m., and the procession is from Sixth Street to 12th Street on the Boardwalk.
Each registrant will be limited to registering two dogs, if more dogs need to be registered they will need to be registered on another account. The event is hosted by the City of Ocean City, the Boardwalk Merchants Association and the Humane Society of Ocean City with proceeds benefiting the Humane Society.
The timeline for the Saturday 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 at the 11th Street Pavilion
· 12 p.m.: Pet of the Year announcement at the Ocean City Music Pier (Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace)
· 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 12th Street
Dogs will be permitted on the Boardwalk again from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22.
For more information, please visit www.ocnj.us/dogday.
SINATRA SHOW CONTINUES AT MUSIC PIER
“My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra” will take center stage at the Ocean City Music Pier at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Oct. 20 and 21) with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 22. Presented by the Ocean City Theatre Company, “My Way” celebrates the mystique of Frank Sinatra and the unforgettable music that made him famous.
Talented musical theater performers will showcase 60 of Sinatra’s greatest hits in a fully-staged production that will include favorites such as “All of Me,” “My Funny Valentine,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Summer Wind,” “Chicago,” “I Love Paris,” “New York, New York,” and the show-title inspiration, “My Way.” Brett Bainer, Conor Fallon, Hannah Hill, Lathan Roberts and Bessie D. Smith will bring the music of Sinatra to life. For tickets visit, oceancitytheatrecompany.com.
LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE INCLUDES OCEAN CITY LIFE SAVING STATION
The Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey is an annual event that takes place the third weekend of October each year. The challenge is to visit 10 land-based lighthouses, three life saving stations, one museum, and one virtual site over the two-day weekend. The challenge includes the historic Life Saving Station No. 30 in Ocean City at Fourth Street and Atlantic Avenue.
The challenge route covers the Atlantic Coast from Sandy Hook to Cape May and the Delaware Bay and River Coast from Cape May to Paulsboro. The sites will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22. Take the challenge and learn more about these historic treasures of New Jersey. A small registration fee enables you to collect a souvenir from each site. For more information, visit lighthousechallengenj.com.
SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT ENCOURAGES YOUNG ANGLERS
The Ocean City Fishing Club’s 54th annual Surf Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 21 hopes to lure more young anglers in addition to the fishing clubs and adult participants who traditionally compete.
Youths are invited to fish, and parents may assist with baiting and casting. OCFC judges also will be assigned to the young participants for advice, help and instruction. For more information and advance registration, visit oceancityfishingclub.com.
COMING UP IN OCTOBER
OC Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Welcome Night (Oct. 25): 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center. Meet OC groups, businesses and organizations. Free event.
Halloween Parade (Oct. 26): 7:15 p.m. on Asbury Ave. from 6th to 11th Street. Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. For more information, call 1-800-813-5580 or visit ochp.blogspot.com.
Trail of Two Cities 5K (Oct. 28): 9th St. Bridge from Ocean City to Somers Point. For more information and registration, visit ocnj.us/race-events.
Halloween Costume Skate (Oct. 28): 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.
