Dog Day and Howl-O-Ween Parade

MEDIA ADVISORY

The second annual Howl-O-Ween Parade and Dog Day on Saturday, Oct. 22 will invite dogs and their owners to enjoy a day of fun on the Boardwalk. 

 

Leashed dogs will be permitted on the Boardwalk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 22, and 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. Registration is now open, and all proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Ocean City. 

 

Philadelphia Flyers legend Bernie Parent and his wife, Gini, and their dog, Sophia, will be grand marshals for the parade, and Bernie will sign autographs and take photos with fans for an hour before the parade.

 

The timeline for the day’s 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 (Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk)
  • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Free meet-and-greet with Grand Marshal Bernie Parent at the Ocean City Music Pier
  • 2 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

 

Advance registration ends at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21.  Day of registration will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 22 at the Sports & Civic Center located at 6th Street & the Boardwalk.

 

Title Sponsors are Republic Bank and Torma Entertainment. Additional sponsors include: Jilly’s, Manco & Manco, Playland’s Castaway Cove, Kohr Bros., Surf Mall, Ocean City Coffee Company, Copiers Plus, Air Circus, Henry’s Fine Jewelers, Fisherman’s Cove, Stainton’s and Barefoot Trading Company.

The dogs will get their day at a new event on the Ocean City Boardwalk on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.


Dog Day and the Humane Society of Ocean City’s Howl-O-Ween Parade will invite dogs and their owners to enjoy a day of fun on the Boardwalk, where pets are prohibited during the rest of the year.

Leashed dogs will be permitted on the Boardwalk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 22, and 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, order custom engraved dog tags, shoot photos with Santa and much more.

People are encouraged to dress themselves and their dogs in Halloween costumes for the Howl-O-Ween Parade at 3 p.m. Registration is open now, and all proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Ocean City. Day-of registration will start at 2 p.m. at the Ocean City Civic Center at Sixth Street and Boardwalk. The parade route will run from Sixth Street to 12th Street on the Boardwalk. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.


To register for the Howl-O-Ween Parade:

Complete the online registration form here:  Parade Registration

To register to be a vendor for the event:

Complete the online registration form here: Vendor Registration