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After two long years the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade returns THIS Saturday, December 3rd for its 38th lap.
- 2nd Street closes at 4pm
- Chairs and blankets and claiming a spot starts at 5pm (enforced)
- You can sit on curbs and the medians – Security will let you know if you are in a spot you are not allowed – this is for safety reasons only – please comply
- The parade steps off at promptly at 6pm
- The parade begins at 2nd and Quincy, heads east to Bay Shore and turns around heading west bound ending where it started
- We have over 90 entries including SANTA!!
- Parking is FREE starting at 3pm at the beach lots off of Ocean
- Marine Stadium parking will also be open
- Livingston eastbound from Ocean to 2nd will close at 3pm
- Please do not sit or stand on any plants
- If you create any trash please put it in the nearest receptacle or take it out with you to dispose at home
- We have recycling and compost bins next to all of the porta potties
- Porta potties can be found every other side street on both sides of 2nd street
- No alcohol, wait til it’s over and visit one of our many drinking establishments
For the first year ever we will be Live Streaming on our website!!
You can start by visiting our home page and click through to watch it on YouTube
We have some amazing on air talent; former La Strada owner Lisa Ramelow, Owner and Editor of 908 magazine John Grossi and his podcast partner Paul Slater.
All 3 of them will be on the street interacting with the parade entries our guests in the grandstands, the audience and people passing through.
The Live Stream will stay on our website so you can also watch later!!
There’s a new way to get to the parade … take the FREE SHUTTLE!!!
For free on-demand rides to and from anywhere within each service area. They come right to your door.
Simply download the Ride Circuit mobile app via App Store or Google Play or visit ridecircuit.com to get started. The 5-passenger shuttles are 100% electric.
Hours of Operation:
Thursday 4:00 PM-10:00 PM • Friday 4:00 PM-10:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM-10:00 PM • Sunday 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Whether you are taking a ride share, the shuttle or have someone dropping you off… it is best to be dropped off at a distance and walk in. The surrounding streets and side streets will be backed up with traffic.