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Ocean City Jeep Club Hosts 9th Annual “Drive & Disguise” Parade and Trunk or Treat on the Boardwalk October 25, 2025
By Katie RuskeyOctober 23, 20253 min read
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A Decade of Community, Fun, and Giving Back
The Ocean City, Maryland Jeep Club will be hosting their annual Drive and Disguise parade for Halloween on the boardwalk.
Founded in February 2015, the Ocean City Jeep Club just celebrated its 10-year anniversary. More than just a group of Jeep enthusiasts, OCJC is a family-oriented organization that has built a tight-knit community over the years. Membership is a one-time $60 fee per Jeep, and includes access for family, significant others, and anyone who shares the passion.
Being a member grants access to a members-only page, a growing network of Jeep lovers, and participation in over 27 events annually. From parades and off-roading adventures to fishing trips at Assateague and overlanding beyond the Delmarva Peninsula, the club offers something for everyone.
But what truly sets OCJC apart is its mission to give back to the community. Throughout the year, the club organizes and supports charitable efforts like the Worcester County Humane Society drive, Town Cats fundraisers, Toys for Tots runs, and school supply drives for Worcester Youth & Family Services. They also support the Somerset Arts Council and participate in beloved community parades like the St. Patrick’s Day and Christmas Parades. Notably, OCJC is the exclusive Jeep club of the Ravens Parade.
More Than Just Jeeps
Jeep lovers continue to show their holiday spirit!
What brings people into the club isn’t always the vehicle—it’s the community behind it. Many members join looking for a fresh start, friendship, or a support network. From young couples and retirees with new free time to widowed individuals or new residents in search of connection, the OCJC offers more than events—it offers family.
“We find that many folks join for personal reasons beyond ‘the Jeep,’” a club representative shared. “Whether it's making new friends, finding people to offroad with, or just needing a fun, meaningful outlet—this club becomes something more.”
Looking Ahead
What would you disguise your jeep as???
While Drive & Disguise is one of OCJC’s signature fall events, the biggest event of the year is already marked on the calendar: Ocean City Jeep Fest, scheduled for August 27-30, 2026.
If you’re a Jeep owner interested in joining or collaborating with the Ocean City Jeep Club, you can email OCJCinfo@gmail.com. For updates on events, new member sign-ups, and public appearances, follow the club on Facebook.
Whether you’re there for the candy, the costumes, or the community spirit, the Drive & Disguise Parade and Trunk or Treat is a heartwarming reminder of what happens when passion meets purpose—one Jeep at a time.About Katie Ruskey
Katie Ruskey is a local author, splitting her time between Baltimore and Ocean City. Her debut fiction novel, Marlin Week, was released in August 2022 based on three captains that fish in the infamous White Marlin Open. Her first children's book, The A B Seas of Ocean City, Maryland takes young readers on a tour of OC. For more information on how to purchase her books, visit her website www.kruskeyauthor.com or follow her on IG/FB at Katherine Ruskey Author.
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