76ers Shore Tour to visit Cape May County Aug. 21-25

Sixers dancers pose with a young fan during a Sixers Summer Shore Tour stop in Diamond Beach last summer. This year’s tour will make five stops in Cape May County in late August. (photo courtesy Philadelphia 76ers)

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The Philadelphia 76ers have announced details for the five-stop Sixers Summer Shore Tour, presented by Dunkin’ Donuts, from Tuesday, Aug. 21, through Saturday, Aug. 25, in Ocean City, Cape May, Wildwood, Avalon and Stone Harbor. The free five-day tour, which features stops for fans of all ages, continues the team’s 19-year tradition of visiting its fans at the Jersey Shore for summertime events. Sixers Summer Shore Tour, presented by Dunkin’ Donuts, will feature Philadelphia 76ers players, alumni and the Sixers ENT, comprised of the Sixers Dunk Squad, presented by Dunkin’ Donuts, Sixers Dancers, mascot Franklin and the Stixers.

Entry to each Sixers Summer Shore Tour stop is free. Food, beverages and Sixers Summer Shore Tour-branded merchandise will be available for purchase and will benefitt Sixers Youth Foundation. A limited number of free autograph vouchers for attending 76ers players and alumni will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis inside the Stone Harbor event.

“The Summer Shore Tour is one of our favorite events of the year,” said Chris Heck, Philadelphia 76ers President of Business Operations. “It gives us an opportunity to connect with our fans in a really unique setting. There is an incredible buzz surrounding our team and the Jersey Shore is the perfect backdrop for our fans, players and staff members to come together and celebrate as we prepare for the 2018-19 season.”

76ers players and alumni scheduled to attend will be announced via Sixers.com closer to the dates.

LOCATIONS:

Tuesday, August 21

Shore Tour Pep Rally

Time: Noon–2 p.m.

Location: Ocean City Music Pier – The Music Pier on the Boardwalk (8th/9th Avenue and Boardwalk)

Wednesday, August 22

Shore Tour Happy Hour

Time: 5–7 p.m.

Location: Carney’s (411 Beach Avenue, Cape May, New Jersey 08240)

Thursday, August 23

Shore Tour Beach Party

Time: 2–4 p.m.

Location: PigDog Beach Bar BQ (located on Morey’s Piers’/Wildwood, New Jersey, 08260)

Friday, August 24

Shore Tour Happy Hour

Time: 6–8 p.m.

Location: The Whitebrier (260 20th Street, Avalon, New Jersey 08202)

Saturday, August 25

Shore Tour Celebration

Time: 3–6 p.m.

Location: 82nd Street Recreation Center, Stone Harbor, New Jersey, 08247

*The tour will take place rain or shine.