Holiday Express Sunset Benefit Clambake Is Sept. 18 At Pier House

LONG BRANCH, NJ — The 15th annual Holiday Express Sunset Benefit Clambake will be Sept. 18 this year.

This is a benefit fundraiser for Tim McLoone's Holiday Express, the Jersey Shore nonprofit that delivers music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for the gift of human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year.

The Sunset Clambake will be from 4 – 8 p.m. Sept. 18 on the beach at McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch.

The cost is $300 per guest and includes a premium open bar and a lavish buffet including lobster, filet and raw bar.

“The Holiday Express Clambake is a one-of-a kind fundraiser. It is casual and fun, coupled with great entertainment right on the beach, and it is all for a great cause,” said McLoone.

McLoone, who owns a network of popular restaurants across the Shore and New Jersey, founded Holiday Express in 1993. His non-profit raises money to buy Christmas presents for children and families in need, provides financial help for struggling families, visits the mentally and physically challenged, the isolated, individuals in addiction and recovery programs, the poor and the homeless and children with serious illnesses.

This year Holiday Express is celebrating its 30th season and will be visiting 100 locations during the upcoming 2022 holiday season.

Proceeds from the Clambake will improve the quality of life for the 27,000 adults and children being served by Holiday Express this holiday season.

This year the event will be honoring Investors Bank, a division of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Investors Bank is a longtime supporter of Holiday Express, and is committed to financially empowering neighbors, strengthening communities, and supporting colleagues who volunteer their time to make a difference.

At the Sept. 18 clambake, there will be a silent auction with items donated by many generous individuals and companies, including tickets to area sporting events, designer clothing and jewelry, vacation destinations, and dinner packages to the Jersey Shore’s finest restaurants.

Dress is casual and the Holiday Express Band will provide entertainment.

Holiday Express is made up of 2,500 volunteers, including 150 professional rock, jazz, folk, gospel and pop musicians

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Sept. 18 clambake. For more information please visit www.holidayexpress.org or call 732-544-8010.