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 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 Boardwalk commences at 11 a.m.
HERO Campaign 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.
The Hero Walk is held each year in Ocean City. (Photo courtesy of the HERO Campaign)OCTOBER 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.
OCTOBER 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 goes from Sixth Street to 14th Street on the Boardwalk. Former Philadelphia Eagles player Vince Papale will be grand marshal. For registration and more information, visit ocnj.us/DogDay.
Dogs and their pet parents will parade down the Ocean City Boardwalk Saturday and Sunday.
