Events

Ocean City Dog Day & Howl-O-Ween Parade

The one weekend a year leashed dogs can walk the Ocean City Boardwalk, October 24 and 25.

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Dog policy Leashed Dogs Welcome
Cost Free
Best time to visit October 24 & October 25

For one weekend a year, leashed dogs can walk the Ocean City Boardwalk: Saturday, October 24, from 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, October 25, from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Saturday is the main event, with dog vendors along the boardwalk, photo stations, and free photos with Santa from 11 AM to 1 PM under the Music Pier Loggia. The Howl-O-Ween Parade starts at 3 PM at Sixth Street and runs to 14th Street. Costumes are encouraged, and parade proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Ocean City.

Plan your visit

Address
Ocean City Boardwalk
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Hours
October 24: 9 AM to 5 PM
October 25: 9 AM to 3 PM
Get directions Official website

Know before you go

  • Dogs are allowed on the boardwalk only during event hours: Saturday, October 24, 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, October 25, 9 AM to 3 PM.
  • Leashes required.
  • Parade registration and packet pickup start at 1 PM Saturday at the Ocean City Sports and Civic Center, Sixth Street and Boardwalk.
  • Parade starts at 3 PM at Sixth Street and runs to 14th Street.
  • Vendors, photo stations, and Santa photos are Saturday only.

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