79th Annual
Short Beach Days
August 29, 30, 31 Sept. 1
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 WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


FRIDAY AUGUST 29th
6:00 pm Concession stand opens burgers and dogs
7:00 pm Neighborhood Scavenger hunt announced HERE. VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO TAKE PICS
7:00 - 10 pm Musical Entertainment 
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SATURDAY AUGUST 30th
8:00 am Breakfast at Pardee Park
9:00 am National Anthem at Pardee Park
9:00 am Running Races and Field Events at Pardee Park
12:00 pm Sand Sculpture Contest at Johnson's Beach
(Must sign-up ahead of time - no exceptions)
12:00 pm Lunch at Pardee Park
2:00 pm Swimming Races at Johnson's Beach
5:00 pm Dinner at Pardee Park
7:00 pm Lip Sync and Talent Show at Pardee Park
(Must sign-up ahead of time - no exceptions)
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SUNDAY AUGUST 31st
8:00 am Breakfast at Pardee Park
9:00 am Kickball at Pardee Park - all ages 
12:00 Pie Baking Contest 
1:00 pm Family Day Field Games at Pardee Park
Sack races, balloon & egg toss, Tug-O-War, bucket brigade (No sign-ups necessary)
​2:00 pm Dec-a-Duck contest
3:00 pm Rubber Duck Race at Trolley Tracks (purchase ducks at firehouse W-T-F or until supplies last)
11 noon to 4pm -  Trolley Rides- Clark Ave. Platform.
5:00 pm Dinner
6:00 pm Awards with BINGO to follow at Pardee Park

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1st
10:00 am Parade judges report
10:15 am Parade Judging begins at Orchard House -
Participants must be present by 10:15 for judging
11:00 am Parade step-off 
2:00 pm Flotilla at Johnson's Beach (bring your own float!)

Parade is Rain or shine.
See official rules here.

Short Beach - The best place on earth 🌎

Help needed for the weekend!

Volunteers needed to:
  • Take pictures for next  year's program!  Pick an activity and snap some pictures. Email them to [email protected] ​
  • Help clean up concession area! Jump in and wipe tables and chairs. 
  • Dishwashers needed! Friday night through Sunday night At the end of each shift. 10:30am, 2:00pm and 9:00pm

2025 THEME:
🌺 LUAU 🌺

SCAVENGER HUNT

ADDITIONAL WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

 SCAVENGER HUNT - Throughout the weekend
Can you identify the pictures from the neighborhood? Register online! Check in on Friday Night at 7pm HERE for the big reveal!

TROLLEY RIDES SUNDAY 12PM - 3PM

14th ANNUAL RUBBER DUCK RACE ON THE TROLLEY TRACKS

Sunday 3 pm at the first Trolley Track bridge
$5 a duck. More info HERE
See official rules here.

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SIGNUPS for all activities
W-F August 27, 28, 29  
​6pm - 8pm
FIREHOUSE ON SHORE DRIVE

Thank You!

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 Short Beach Hook and Ladder Volunteer  Company 4!

Riverside Volunteer Co. #6 Engine #6, Engine #6A


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1920 Pierce Arrow Pumper