Sand Blast Weekend’s debut in Atlantic City drew a smaller crowd than its previous years in Asbury Park, and the event may not return to the gambling resort next year, according to a published report. Founder Brad Hurtado said the gay- and lesbian-oriented beach party drew between 1,000 to 1,500 last weekend, the Press of […]

Another one of Asbury Park’s long-standing events is headed to more southern Jersey shores. The organizer of Sandblast Weekend,  a collection of parties and events held in Asbury Park geared toward the LGBT community,  has announced the festival’s move to Atlantic City this year, according to Tom Gilmour, the city’s director of economic development. “Brad Hurtado, […]

Asbury Park’s annual LGBT beach party is set to take place this weekend. The event, dubbed “Sand Blast,” is a collection of parties and events held in Asbury Park geared toward the LGBT community. “Sand Blast is all about introducing our gay and lesbian friends to the entire Asbury Park experience and encouraging them to […]