Archive for Holiday Events

What's Happening in Ocean City, NJ 12/21/22 Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Ocean City The Events Offer a Chance for the Entire Family to Celebrate Together  Ocean City’s popular New Year’s Eve event will return for the 30th time this year, and families throughout the region are ready to celebrate. First Night offers 40 different shows and activities at 23 different venues throughout town. The lineup includes entertainment to satisfy every taste and age group. A fireworks display rings in the new year at midnight. The fun continues on New Year’s Day with a 5-kilometer run on the Boardwalk and the First Plunge in the Atlantic Ocean. Spend “Saturday in the Park” and catch “Saturday Night Fever” at the Music Pier on Saturday, Dec. 31 as the Music Pier... Read More

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCEAN CITY 12/14/22 Theatre Company Stages ‘Holiday Spectacular’ Admission Buttons on Sale for First Night Ocean City The Ocean City Music Pier stage will light up with the sights and sounds of the season as the Ocean City Theatre Company presents four performances of its 2022 Holiday Spectacular this weekend. Tickets are on sale now for the annual show. A cast of professional singers and dancers will present a high-energy, family-oriented song-and-dance tribute to the holidays. This year's production features new musical numbers, including a Christmas-at-the-beach section, an explosive gospel song, and a Broadway tap Winter Wonderland finale. Performances will be: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec 18 The production will be staged at the Music Pier (Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk) with free parking nearby.... Read More

What's Happening in Ocean City, NJ 11/30/22 OC Christmas Parade Returns on Friday Music Pier Hosts Train Show on Saturday and Sunday Ocean City’s annual Christmas Parade travels down Asbury Avenue at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. Lights, garland, wreaths and bows adorn “The Avenue” for the season, and the parade will bring a variety of bands, floats and other entries to add a little warmth to the winter. The event gives spectators time to shop and dine on downtown Asbury Avenue before and after the 6 p.m. start time. The parade starts at Sixth Street and proceeds to 11th Street. This year’s parade will feature 75 entries, including the Ocean City High School Marching Band, the Interboro High School Marching Band (of Prospect Park, Pa.), and the Absegami High School Marching Braves. Characters from “Frozen,”... Read More

What's Happening in Ocean City, NJ 11/23/22 Celebrate an Old-Fashioned Christmas on Black Friday Ocean City Pops Orchestra Performs Special Holiday Show on Saturday Ocean City’s small-town version of “Black Friday” takes place on Friday, Nov. 25. Christmas in the Downtown – “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” – goes from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature carolers and performers along downtown Asbury Avenue between Sixth Street and 14th Street. Downtown stores will offer discount shopping for gifts, and many Asbury Avenue restaurants will be open. Free horse-and-carriage rides will be available noon to 3 p.m. with boarding at Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue. Santa will visit with children 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mark Soifer Park (Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue). Entertainment and Christmas carols will begin at 4 p.m.... Read More