Parade Participant Information
Saturday, July 5, 2025
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 Associate Program Director, Rachel Mitchell by email at rachel@oceangrove.org or by phone at 732-943-3928. 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 8:30am, 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) Neptune Township Police Vehicles OGCMA Board of Trustees Grand Marshal - Youth Programming OGCMA Beaches/Jr. Life Guards OGCMA Auditorium Choir St. Paul’s Ocean Grove Church Neptune American Legion Sr. Rifle Squad Champions The American Legion: Post 266 The American Legion: Post 346 Ralph the Fisherman Neptune Township Mayor, Robert Lane Neptune Elected Officials, Deputy Mayor Kevin McMillan, Committeeman Derel Stroud, Committeeman Jason Jones, Committeewoman Tassie York Atlantic Watch Pipes and Drums
Division 2: Cookman (Central to New York) Jack Green Realty National Corn Growers Association Pop Stop and Pokemon Shop @ On-Site Computer Service OG Fire Department Banner & Fire Chief Vehicle Fire Inspector Vehicle Stokes Fire Co Washington Fire Co Eagle Hook and Ladder Fire Co Ocean Grove Fire Police Ocean Grove First Aid
Division 3: Cookman Ave (New York to Delaware) Vesparados ( Red, White and Blue Vespas) Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce Century 21 Nitro Stunt Car Ocean Grove Summer Band - 73rd Season of Summer Concerts at the Ocean Grove Boardwalk Auditorium Usher Association Ocean Grove Beautification OCGMA Ladies Auxiliary Ragtime Band Olin Street Pirates Weidenbaum Landscaping The Calli-A-Bike
Division 4: Clark Ave (Central to New York) Todd Willis ( Child in Electric Car w/Parent) Clown band Historical Society of Ocean Grove (Truck) Ocean Grove Family Dentistry ABBOTT AVE SQUAD - VESPAS Shawmont Hotel Navesink Brass Monmouth County Sheriff's Office OGCMA Shuffleboard RE/MAX Realty Ocean Grove Antique Motoring Club of Monmouth County
Division 5: Clark Ave (New York to Delaware) Market Street Mission - Jersey Shore Monmouth County/Neptune Democrats Jersey Shore Blue Congressman Frank Pallone, Assemblywoman Margie Donlon and Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul (District 11) Senator Vin Gopal Patriotic Stilt Walker Shoreline Dance Academy Monmouth County Republican Committee Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioner Erik Anderson, Commissioner Nick Dirocco Sheriff Shaun Golden County Clerk Christine Hanlon Commissioner Director Tom Arnone Commissioner Nick DiRocco The David Cedeno Salsa Marching Band LuAnn - Lady Liberty Jersey Shore Arts Center Second Life Bikes
Division 6: Franklin (Central to New York) Goodwill Fire Co, Spring Lake NJ Fire Engine Museum Tri-Counties Fire Association 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!