Halloween Parade Fast Facts & Tips


WHAT…Toms River Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Halloween Parade. Reported to be the second largest in the world. October 31, 2005 with a postponement date of November 1, 2005. Participants: over 6,000 and spectators: over 100,000 people.

WHERE…Registration at the Firehouse – 26 Robbins Street (between Water Street and Washington Street) 1 block east of Main Street, Toms River. Registration is from 9 am – 5:30 pm. Be at the Toms river Shopping Center by 6:00pm. Parade starts at 7:00 pm, from the Toms River Center located at Main Street and Route 37, proceeding South on Main Street, then east on Washington Street and concludes at Hooper Avenue. Most trophies will be distributed at 101 Hooper Avenue, Ocean County Administration Building.

PARKING…It is suggested that you park at the Ocean County Parking Garage, located at Madison Avenue between Hooper Avenue and Hadley Avenue. Any vehicles parking on any side street off of Main Street must be 1,000 feet off of the corner of the parade. DO NOT PARK IN THE TOMS RIVER CENTER, and if you are in a group please car pool to drop off participants.

ACCESS…There will be a reserved area for wheelchair viewing, but if you do need this service we ask that you call the Firehouse (732) 349-0144 prior to the parade day.

RESTROOMS…Portable restrooms will be throughout the Toms River Center, across from the Firehouse on Robbins Street, across from the Judges' stand (Washington Street and Court House Lane), on the side of the Toms River BID office at 218 Main St., and at the end of the parade.

CHANGES…If any changes to the parade are needed they will be announced on 92.7 FM, 100.1 FM, 94.3 FM, 95.9 FM, and 98.5 FM.
Changes or notifications will also be posted here on OCCIS.com

EMERGENCIES…At every intersection of the parade there will be uniformed emergency personnel for your safety. Remember 911 on your cell phones.

LOST AND FOUND …Any articles that are found should be brought to the Firehouse on Robbins Street.

PARENTS … We strongly suggest that parents and guardians make arrangements to meet their children at the front of the Ocean County Administration Building located at 101 Hooper Ave and the corner of Washington Street.

 

TIPS

If this is your first Halloween Parade, you are in for quite a treat!! Here are some tips to help you and your family get the most out of this unique event:

PLAN IN ADVANCE! Map out your route, decide where you want to watch the parade. You may bring blankets and chairs to make yourself comfortable.

ARRIVE EARLY! We recommend you arrive about 2 hours prior to the start of the parade. This allows time to get settled and comfortable so the parade can begin on time. In the past, people have put chairs out even earlier.

BE FLEXIBLE! Having a backup plan will prevent disappointment in the rare event you can't see the parade from your first choice viewing areas. Please do not sit within an intersection of any side street. Vehicles are required unobstructed access in the event of an emergency.

GET THE INFO YOU NEED! You can obtain information about this parade by calling (732) 349-0144. Email us at: trfd25no1@aol.com   Web: www.OCCIS.com Click Halloween.

WEAR THE RIGHT STUFF! Wear whatever you will need to keep comfortable. Depending on the weather you might be in a short sleeve shirt or in a hat and gloves.

SHARE THE SPIRIT! Part of the fun of going to the parade is to share the spirit of the celebration. The spirit of Halloween is contagious. Pass it on!

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