Parade Participant Information

 Saturday, July 6, 2024
Parade start time 10:30 AM

Rain or Shine

The Camp Meeting Association has begun planning for our Independence Parade. Our annual parade is an event symbolic of the rich tradition and customs that make Ocean Grove unique. The Parade and evening concerts are opportunities for us to gather as a community and celebrate the wonderful things and people that make Ocean Grove a special place to live, work and visit!

We are inviting parade participants to help us celebrate Ocean Grove’s special community by incorporating visual elements or musical selections that invoke the traditions of Ocean Grove, the theme of community and/or express what Ocean Grove means to you.

If you have any questions please reach out to our program coordinator, Catherine Juliano by email at program.staff@oceangrove.org or by phone at 732-229-1135. We look forward to your participation in this high-profile event. See below for route map. Division assignments will be emailed to you in early June and posted on this website.

Parade participants will need to check-in at Broadway and Central and then proceed to their staging area. Check-in begins at 8am, with the Parade start time of 10:30am.

Divisions

Parade divisions are listed below. Please check in at Broadway and Central Avenue and then proceed to the streets listed at your division.

Division 1: Central Ave (Stockton to Clark)

  1. Neptune Township Police Vehicles

  2. OGCMA Board of Trustees

  3. OGCMA Parade Banner 

  4. Grand Marshal

  5. The American Legion: Post 266

  6. The American Legion: Post 346 

  7. Ralph the Fisherman

  8. Atlantic Watch Pipes and Drums

  9. Neptune Township Mayor

Division 2: Central Ave (Clark to Broadway)

 

  1. OGCMA Beaches/Jr. Life Guards

  2. OGCMA Lifeguards & Float

  3. Ocean Grove Summer Band 

  4. National Corn Growers Association

  5. Pop Stop and Pokemon Shop @ On-Site Computer Service 

  6. OG Fire Department Banner & Fire Chief Vehicle

  7. Fire Inspector Vehicle

  8. Stokes Fire Co

  9. Washington Fire Co

  10. Eagle Hook and Ladder Fire Co 

  11. Ocean Grove Fire Police

  12. Ocean Grove First Aid

Division 3: Cookman Ave (Central to New York)

  1. Nitro Stunt Car

  2. Auditorium Usher Association

  3. Ocean Grove Beautification

  4. OCGMA Ladies Auxiliary 

  5. OGCMA Auditorium Choir

  6. Ragtime Band

  7. Vesparados ( Red, White and Blue Vespas) 

  8. Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce

  9. Century 21

  10. Ocean Grove Hardware

  11. Weidenbaum Landscaping

  12. The Calli-A-Bike

Division 4: Cookman Ave (New York to Whitefield)

  1. Clown band 

  2. Todd Willis ( Child in Electric Car w/Parent)

  3. Ocean Vista Hotel

  4. Historical Society of Ocean Grove (Truck)

  5. A Paddle for Hunger 

  6. Martenette Farm 

  7. Ocean Grove “A Little Bit of Heaven” 

  8. ABBOTT AVE SQUAD - VESPAS

  9. Shawmont Hotel

  10. Navesink Brass

  11. Monmouth County Sheriff's Office ( with K-9 Unit)

  12. OGCMA Shuffleboard

  13. RE/MAX Realty Ocean Grove

  14. Antique Motoring Club of Monmouth County

Division 5: Clark Ave (Central to Pennsylvania)

  1. Lakehouse Music Academy

  2. Jersey Shore Rescue Mission

  3. Monmouth County/Neptune Democrats

  4. Patriotic Stilt Walker

  5. Shoreline Dance Academy

  6. Jack Green Realty

  7. Monmouth County Republican Committee

  8. Commissioner Nick Dirocco

  9. Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners

  10. Sheriff Shaun Golden, County Clerk Christine Hanlon, Commissioner Director Tom Arnone, Commissioner Deputy Director Ross Licitra, Commissioner Sue Kiley, Commissioner Erik Anderson 

  11. The David Cedeno Salsa Marching Band

  12. Jersey Shore Arts Center

Division 6: Clark Ave (Pennsylvania to Delaware)

  1. Goodwill Fire Co, Spring Lake

  2. NJ Fire Engine Museum 

  3. Tri-Counties Fire Association

  4. Mazza Recycling

Thanks!

OGCMA is pleased that you are participating in this year’s event. We anticipate a large crowd of spectators. The Ocean Grove Independence Parade has become an annual celebration that both residents and visitors enjoy. Thank you again and we hope that you have a wonderful holiday weekend in Ocean Grove!