Long Branch Oceanfest 2013: Entertainment Schedule, Parking

By Christopher Sheldon

Oceanfest is here and with it brings food, fun and increased traffic to the area.

Parking for Long Branch's annual Fourth of July celebration can be at a premium during the day, but there are spots available.

Parking is available at the huge lot opposite the Ocean Place (west side of Ocean Blvd.), Broadway public parking lots and Christ the King Church at Second Avenue and Chelsea Avenue.

Paid parking is available at the Pier Village Parking garages (entry from Landmark Place behind the Bungalow Hotel and entry also at Melrose Terrace.)

After 5 p.m. parking will be available at Seven Presidents Park.

The 2013 entertainment schedule is as follows: 

Great Lawn Stage

10:30 – 11:30 - A Chance to Dance

1:30 - 3:00 - Ray Rodriguez y Swing Sabroso

3:30 – 5:00 - Mad Satta

5:30 – 7:00 - Rave On! 

7:30 - 9:00 - Goldenseal   

Promenade 

11:00 - 12:00 - Costume Character

11:30 - 12:30 - Stilt Walker

1:00 – 2:00 -    Costume Character

2:30                Ride Around Super Hero

2:30 - 3:30    - Juggling Unicyclist 

Promenade Gazebo 

11:30 - 1:30 - Clown (balloons & Interactive)

1:30 – 3:30  - Clown (balloons & Interactive) 

Garfield Memorial 

11:00 – 11:45 - 2nd Baptist Voices, G.I.F.T. Praise Dancers

12:00 – 1:00 -   Oceans of Rhythm

1:15 – 2:00 -    Juggling/Variety Show

2:30 – 3:30 -    Afro Brazilian Martial Arts Demonstration

The photo at the top of this article provides a map for the day's activities.