Allenhurst Illumination Experience one of Allenhurst's most meaningful traditions at Illumination, an evening dedicated to honoring Abner Allen, the borough's namesake, and the courageous lifesaving efforts that helped define our coastal community.As darkness falls, hundreds of lights illuminate the beach and shoreline, creating a breathtaking tribute to the lanterns once used to guide and assist those in distress at sea. The display commemorates the bravery of local residents who risked their own lives to rescue victims of shipwrecks along the Jersey Shore and celebrates the legacy of Abner Allen, whose vision and generosity helped shape the Borough of Allenhurst.Join residents and visitors for this beautiful annual tradition as we gather to reflect on our town's rich maritime history, honor those who came before us, and witness the shoreline aglow in a moving display of remembrance and community pride. Come experience an evening where history, remembrance, and the beauty of the ocean come together in one unforgettable event.To sponsor/purchase a flare! Please visit the Borough's website at <a href="https://www.allenhurstnj.org/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeB3YhgkLqjMubfvASCN6a_TWnuddB6T83eAP9SLs7J0e4nzx_sZp6bvS1QPY_aem_jJeUBH41tsQdEdDOtqQXhQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.allenhurstnj.org</a> to purchase a flare. All donations go to the Allenhurst Police Association

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