All of a sudden it’s the middle of August and time for the BABY PARADE! The 106^th edition is set for Thursday, starting 5:30 p.m. The route is 6^th to 12^th St. on the Boardwalk. It is the longest continuously running Baby Parade in the world. Didn’t register yet? Entries are being taken the day of the Parade from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Sports and Civic Center, 6^th and Boardwalk. The Parade is open to children from infants to ten years of age. You will see colorful entries in Kiddie Cars, Coaches, Strollers, Express wagons and floats. Registration is $5 per child. Prizes are awarded and all entrants receive a memento for participating in the parade. There will be music by the Pitman Hobo Band, Atlantic City Fire Department Bagpipers,... Read More

Ocean City’s 106th BABY PARADE is set for Thurs., (Aug. 13^th ) starting 5:30 p.m. Parade Route is from 6^th to12^th Streets on the Boardwalk. It is the longest, continually running Baby Parade in the country. Photo engraver, Leo Bamberger, an organizer of Labor Day, founded the Parade in 1909. Children from infants to ten years of age may enter. The colorful event features Divisions of children in fancy decorated Go-carts, Strollers, Coaches, Kiddie Cars, Express Wagons and walking. There is also a Comic Division, Small Floats Division and category for floats entered by businesses and organizations. The Parade is famous for its creative entries. You may see children dressed as princesses, aviators in crafted planes, Cinderella and even crabs and fish. Rousing music is provided by the Pitman Hobo Band plus... Read More

Ocean City is recognized throughout the country as an outstanding SURFING COMMUNITY. The High School has won over 20 regional championships sponsored by the National Scholastic Surfing Association. Its team has competed several times in the nationals against some of the best surfers in the world including contingents from Hawaii. Many surfing groups hold competitions and fundraisers here. The City accommodates enthusiasts by designating surfing areas at the 7^th and 16^th St. and Waverly Beaches. There are three shops in Ocean City specializing in surfing, 7^th Street Surf Shop, Heritage Surf and Sport Shop and Surfers Supplies. This weekend (July 30 – Aug. 1) THE ART OF SURFING FESTIVAL will celebrate its 15^th Anniversary at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, with an exhibition that will be interesting whether or not... Read More

Ocean City is fortunate to have a historic FISHING CLUB. For the past three years its members have invited visitors to stroll the 635 ft. Pier, watch surfcasting demonstrations and take photos from a magnificent location. Visitors have also learned about the remarkable history of the Club. It is the oldest, continuously operating facility of its kind in the nation. It has hosted national surfcasting events and has given back to the City by supporting its Food Cupboard. There are two open house tours this summer. One held this Thursday (July 23) and one on August 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. They coincide with the City’s popular Family Nights on the Boardwalk. Please bring canned goods or non perishable foods for the Food Cupboard for entrance. For more information, contact George... Read More