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)

  1. Neptune Township Police Vehicles

  2. OGCMA Board of Trustees

  3. Grand Marshal - Youth Programming

  4. OGCMA Beaches/Jr. Life Guards

  5. OGCMA Auditorium Choir

  6. St. Paul’s Ocean Grove Church

  7. Neptune American Legion Sr. Rifle Squad Champions

  8. The American Legion: Post 266

  9. The American Legion: Post 346 

  10. Ralph the Fisherman

  11. Neptune Township Mayor, Robert Lane

  12. Neptune Elected Officials, Deputy Mayor Kevin McMillan, Committeeman Derel Stroud, Committeeman Jason Jones, Committeewoman Tassie York

  13. Atlantic Watch Pipes and Drums

Division 2: Cookman (Central to New York)

  1. Jack Green Realty

  2. National Corn Growers Association

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

  4. OG Fire Department Banner & Fire Chief Vehicle

  5. Fire Inspector Vehicle

  6. Stokes Fire Co

  7. Washington Fire Co

  8. Eagle Hook and Ladder Fire Co 

  9. Ocean Grove Fire Police

  10. Ocean Grove First Aid

Division 3: Cookman Ave (New York to Delaware)

  1. Vesparados ( Red, White and Blue Vespas) 

  2. Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce

  3. Century 21

  4. Nitro Stunt Car

  5. Ocean Grove Summer Band - 73rd Season of Summer Concerts at the Ocean Grove Boardwalk

  6. Auditorium Usher Association

  7. Ocean Grove Beautification

  8. OCGMA Ladies Auxiliary 

  9. Ragtime Band

  10. Olin Street Pirates

  11. Weidenbaum Landscaping

  12. The Calli-A-Bike

Division 4: Clark Ave (Central to New York)

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

  2. Clown band 

  3. Historical Society of Ocean Grove (Truck)

  4. Ocean Grove Family Dentistry

  5. ABBOTT AVE SQUAD - VESPAS

  6. Shawmont Hotel

  7. Navesink Brass

  8. Monmouth County Sheriff's Office

  9. OGCMA Shuffleboard

  10. RE/MAX Realty Ocean Grove

  11. Antique Motoring Club of Monmouth County

Division 5: Clark Ave (New York to Delaware)

  1. Market Street Mission - Jersey Shore

  2. Monmouth County/Neptune Democrats

  3. Jersey Shore Blue

  4. Congressman Frank Pallone, Assemblywoman Margie Donlon and Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul (District 11)

  5. Senator Vin Gopal

  6. Patriotic Stilt Walker

  7. Shoreline Dance Academy

  8. Monmouth County Republican Committee

  9. Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioner Erik Anderson, Commissioner Nick Dirocco

  10. Sheriff Shaun Golden County Clerk Christine Hanlon Commissioner Director Tom Arnone Commissioner Nick DiRocco

  11. The David Cedeno Salsa Marching Band

  12. LuAnn - Lady Liberty

  13. Jersey Shore Arts Center

  14. Second Life Bikes

Division 6: Franklin (Central to New York)

  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!