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Point Pleasant Beach Offshore Grand Prix Will Return In 2020

Maybe you thought one of Point Pleasant Beach's biggest events would be canceled because of the coronavirus?

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In this photo released by the International Offshore Team Association, the powerboat Victory 1 of Victory team from the United Arab Emirates competes in the qualifying session for the Egyptian Grand Prix round 6 of the World Powerboat Championship
In this photo released by the International Offshore Team Association, the powerboat Victory 1 of Victory team from the United Arab Emirates competes in the qualifying session for the Egyptian Grand Prix round 6 of the World Powerboat Championship (AP Photo/International Offshore Team Association, Simon Palfrader, HO)

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Maybe you thought one of Point Pleasant Beach's biggest events would be canceled because of the coronavirus?

Guess again.

Mayor Paul Kanitra has announced that the Point Pleasant Beach Offshore Grand Prix will return in September.

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"Thrilled to announce that the Point Pleasant Beach Offshore Grand Prix will be coming back on September 25-27th!" Kanitra announced this weekend.

Kanitra made the announcement as a number of businesses reopened to the public on Monday. Read more: Here Is Point Pleasant Beach's Plan For Outdoor Dining On Monday

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"Block off your calendars now, because it’s going to be one heck of a weekend!" Kanitra said on Facebook.

And if you’re from out of town, Kanitra suggests booking your stay at one of the town's' properties early.

"It’s an adrenaline-pumping, family friendly event and something you won’t want to miss!" he said.

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