Cedar Point brings back Boardwalk Nights

Editor's note: Justin Dietz is a Register correspondent representing Fun Food Blog at cpfoodblog.com and @funfoodblog on X. SANDUSKY — Outside of HalloWeekends, opening day and some other random days, one of our favorite events kicks off this Friday at Cedar Point. Boardwalk Nights brings a ton of nightlife to the area between GateKeeper and WindSeeker as well as the famous Cedar Point Beach that is the highlight of summer. It's a celebration from days of old and runs every evening, except on Tuesdays, from July 17 to Aug. 16. Outside the park Of course, long before the park became known for its roller coasters and rides, it started as a small beach resort. Today the waters of Lake Erie and sandy beach bring in countless visitors, and the Boardwalk Nights event steps up the evening with energy and fun activities: • Guests can watch the sky come alive while Soaring Synchronized Kites dance in formation, creating a stunning lakeside spectacle for all ages. • Boardwalk Color Cove and the Sea Shell Dig join additional beach activities that will inspire the inner crafter and treasure hunter in the family. • This is in addition to volleyball, cornhole and other games set up along the beach. Inside the park Head into the park, and that is where guests will really experience the stepped-up energy and fun. New this year, fearless performers will defy gravity on the Towering Tightrope, a high-flying balance of bravery on a slackline high above The Boardwalk. Remarkable Ricochet Juggling brings the world's fastest female juggler to Cedar Point as she demonstrates her lightning-fast skills in a thrilling performance packed with speed and precision. Mesmerizing motion, dazzling tricks and everlasting spins will have guests trying to keep up while following the Hypnotic Hula Hoops. These new feats of adventure join the popular Harrowing High Dive Daredevil, Treacherous Teeterboard and Wheel of Destiny. Along the boardwalk Also part of the fun is all the live entertainment along the boardwalk. Each day, Boardwalk Nights begins with the Opening Cavalcade, a parade of park-inspired floats with energetic dancers, acrobatic performers and interactive moments that engage onlookers. The Steamboat Swing Dance Party invites guests to celebrate Cedar Point in its heyday while the Singin' Seagals serenade audiences with their flock of beautiful melodies. The new Bellhop Boys combine percussion and tap routines with their rolling luggage carts as they reveal surprises and new beats in every suitcase. On the menu For those regular visitors to the park who are tired of the normal menu items, Boardwalk Nights also introduces some new limited-time menu items for guests to enjoy: • The Cedar Point culinary team is introducing unexpected combinations with the fried chicken ice scream sandwich, a spicy glazed fried chicken patty topped with vanilla ice cream. • Chicken wing connoisseurs can savor the new pickleback wings, jumbo split wings brined in pickle juice and fried to crisp perfection. • For a completely different flavor, the Won Ton Ahi Tacos feature seared ahi tuna, red cabbage slaw and wasabi mayo. • Classics — like a Philly sandwich, fresh popcorn and Bavarian pretzel — provide perfect boardwalk treats. Price point How much will enjoying Boardwalk Nights cost? Actually, it is free with park admission. That is why you will often see our family casually sitting on the beach taking it all in, going around and doing activities to collect free buttons or sipping on one of the exclusive summer cocktails. See ya there.