The Belmont Shore Business Association hosts and produces events year round. Here is a closer look at our signature events.

STROLL & SAVOR / SIP & SHOP

With 30 blocks and over 50 eateries this is the best event to sample it all. Stroll & Savor happens monthly May-August.

Dates for 2026:
June 17 & 18, July 15 & 16, August 19 & 20

TRICK OR TREAT ON 2ND STREET

Halloween is always one of our most popular holidays in Belmont Shore

Stop by participating retailers for the candy-fest. Look for our JACK-O-LANTERN SIGN in the windows,

Festivities are held on Halloween, October 31st from 4-6pm. Trick-or-treating at each storefront will last for as long as each business is able to participate. (Based on closing times and availability.)

Stop by our photobooth in front of Chase Bank.

Check our calendar for more info details on this years event.

CAR SHOW

For over 30 years Belmont Shore has been home to one of the largest single-day classic car shows on the entire West Coast!!!! This event is free and open to the public.

2026 September Date TBD

CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

Belmont Shore Businesses offer an array of chocolate treats for chocolate lovers, along with other sweets to satisfy the whole family. There is no entry fee for the event, only the cost of tickets used to purchase the dessert items.

This event also includes a Home Made Dessert Contest and a Pie Eating Contest.

Check our events page for more info on upcoming scheduled event.

Sunday, February 8th, 2026

CHRISTMAS PARADE

A holiday tradition. The Belmont Shore Christmas Parade brings thousands of attendees to see our over 100 entries that include marching bands, floats, dignitaries, drum corps and more!!

Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Parade 6pm-9pm
Live Stream 6pm-9pm

Click below for entry application and details. Now accepting applications year round. Check our calendar for details on this years parade.

BOOK FAIR

Featuring Local Writers, Publishers, Poets and works about local lore.

Discover and purchase new books. Support our local literary community.

Meet local writers and publishers, enjoy poetry readings, and attend engaging panel discussions.

Sunday, October 2026 date TBD

2ND STREET SCENE ART EXHIBIT

Street wide art exhibit and contest

CLICK HERE to see 2023 entries and winners