Ocean County Columbus Day Parade

✨ Event Description The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade is happening on October 11, 2026, along The Boulevard in Seaside Heights, NJ. It starts at 1 PM and runs from J Street in Seaside Park down to Sampson Ave in Seaside Heights. This family-friendly parade features marching bands, colorful floats, antique cars, and various contests and performers, making it a lively community event right on the Jersey Shore.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🎺 Marching bands: Enjoy live music from local bands parading down The Boulevard.
• 🎉 Floats: Check out a variety of floats adding color and creativity to the parade.
• 🚗 Antique cars: Classic cars will be cruising along the route for some vintage vibes.
• 🏆 Contests: Some friendly competitions are part of the festivities.
• 🎭 Performers: Various performers will entertain the crowd along the way.
• 📍 Location: The parade stretches from J Street in Seaside Park to Sampson Ave in Seaside Heights.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Suitable for all ages to enjoy together.
• 🎟️ Free admission: No cost to watch and take part in the fun.

ℹ️ Good to Know

The parade is a separate event from the Italian street festival happening nearby, so don’t mix them up.