COVID-19 has killed another Jersey Shore tradition, the annual Columbus Day Parade. Fundraising efforts fell short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but organizers instead, are looking toward 2021’s 30th-anniversary celebration. “The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee regretfully announces the cancellation of the 29th Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival due to financial shortfalls brought on by the Corona Virus Pandemic.

We have been unable to conduct fundraisers and seek sponsors to provide the committee the financial support needed to produce the 3-day festival and parade. Our fund-raising efforts fell very short but are continuing, to give us a head start for next year 30th celebration. We are having our Annual fundraiser sponsored by Carrabba’s Italian Grill on Saturday, September 12th."