OCEAN CITY – Dogs Days on the Boardwalk returns this Saturday in Ocean City.
The popular event permits leashed dogs to walk the boards 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. The weekend will be highlighted by the Howl-O-Ween Parade at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.
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 at 3 p.m.
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
– Noon: Pet of the Year announcement at the Ocean City 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
This year’s grand marshals include former Philadelphia Phillies player Milt Thompson and FOX 29 news anchor Dawn Timmeney.
Thompson played a key role in the Phillies’ unexpected, last-to-first 1993 National League Championship team, which advanced to the World Series. In 2004, he returned to the Phillies as a coach, later serving as hitting coach during the team’s 2008 World Series victory.
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 6th – 11th Street. Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. For more information, visit ochp.blogspot.com.
WELCOME NIGHT
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 (Sixth Street and Boardwalk). The evening provides an opportunity for residents to meet Ocean City groups, businesses and organizations.