Clownfest Returns To Seaside Heights This Weekend

They’re back!

Superstorm Sandy may have put the kibosh on Clownfest last year. But the rubber-nosed pranksters will return to Seaside Heights this weekend for the 33rd annual “Clownfest” festival on Saturday and Sunday.

“Seaside Heights is a special home for us clowns,” said Vincent A. Pagliano - aka VAPPO the Clown - Chairman of the National Clown Arts Project, which is producing the event. “This boardwalk holds traditions of making people happy and our clowns make it all happen.”

“History will be made once again as the big happy feet stomp on the new boardwalk, according to Clownfest.com. ” A storm that once took away the boardwalk is being replace by a storm of a different kind... a storm of funny clowns.”

The highlight of the event is the “Clownfest Clown Parade” at 2 pm. on Sunday on the north end of the boardwalk.

Adults and children who come in full clown regalia can participate in the parade and vie for first, second and third place n four categories.

The free event also features slapstick comedy, shows, clowns and games on the boardwalk, balloon creations and a stage show on Saturday at Franklin Avenue, according to the borough’s website at www.exit82.com.

Registration for parade participants is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hiering Avenue at the north end of the boardwalk. The parade begins promptly at 2 p.m.

Click here for the full schedule of events!