By Greg Ellison

(Oct. 22, 2020) Classic rides, Jeeps and fire engines will be frighteningly decorated for the first “Spook The Pines” community parade from noon to 2 p.m. on Halloween.

Sponsored by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, the parade will begin at Cathell Road before ending in White Horse Park.

Chamber Executive Director Kerrie Bunting said to this point only a limited number of participants had registered for the parade.

“So far only a dozen cars have registered but we know some Jeep clubs will join in and the OPVFD engine will lead,” she said.

Bunting said participants would convene at 11 a.m. by the grass lot near the Sports Core Pool on Cathell Road.  The fee to join in the festivities is $15.

“I thought of it because we weren’t able to do the annual car show and the rest of events cancelled for year,” she said.

Bunting said prizes would be awarded for the best decorated rides.

Covid-19 safety mandates prevent participants from tossing candy or other items out to bystanders.

Bunting said among the highlights during the inaugural parade would be an appearance by the Eastern Shore Ghostbusters car.

Bunting also cautioned parade vehicle owners to be aware of the 10-foot clearance at the Route 90 underpass, which would restrict passage for oversized rides or decorations.

While registration is available on parade day, with the $15 fee required in cash, organizers encourage sign-up before then.

For more information, visit oceanpineschamber.org/ or call 410-641-5306.