Parade, Trick-or-Treating and More Halloween Events in Ocean City

Parade, Trick-or-Treating and More Halloween Events in Ocean City

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCEAN CITY Parade, Trick-or-Treating and More Halloween Events in Ocean City Ocean City’s Annual Welcome Night is Set for Wednesday Ocean City’s 74th annual Halloween Parade will be held on Thursday (Oct. 27) and promises a great time for all. The event is a favorite on the fall calendar and features local children, families, bands, entertainers, businesses and organizations costumed for the occasion. The parade starts at 7:15 p.m. and proceeds down Asbury Avenue from Sixth Street to 11th Street. The event is sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. Watching the parade is free – with great spots to catch all the action from either side of downtown Asbury Avenue. Late registration for participants in the parade will be available at a table staffed from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.... Read More

Howl-O-Ween Parade and Dog Day Return to Boardwalk on Saturday

Howl-O-Ween Parade and Dog Day Return to Boardwalk on Saturday

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCEAN CITY Howl-O-Ween Parade and Dog Day Return to Boardwalk on Saturday The second annual Howl-O-Ween Parade and Dog Day on Saturday, Oct. 22 will invite dogs and their owners to enjoy a day of fun on the Boardwalk, where pets are prohibited during the rest of the year.  Leashed dogs will be permitted on the Boardwalk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 22, and activities will include dog-specific vendors at the Ocean City Music Pier, photo-op stations and the Humane Society’s announcement of Ocean City’s “Pet of the Year.” The event will allow owners to shop for dog treats, order custom engraved dog tags, shoot photos with Santa and much more. People are encouraged to dress themselves and their dogs in Halloween costumes for the Howl-O-Ween Parade at... Read More

Porsche Reunion and HERO Walk Highlight the Weekend

Porsche Reunion and HERO Walk Highlight the Weekend

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCEAN CITY Porsche Reunion and HERO Walk Highlight the Weekend The Ocean City Boardwalk will be host to two major events this weekend: The Porsche Boardwalk Reunion on Saturday and the HERO Walk on Sunday.  More than 380 Porsches of all models from 1954 to 2021 will be on display on the Ocean City Boardwalk between Sixth Street and 14th Street from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, as part of the Porsche Boardwalk Reunion. The Ocean City Music Pier will be host to various free tech sessions on Porsche-related topics. For more information, visit www.boardwalkreunion.org. The John R. Elliott HERO Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run on the Ocean City Boardwalk will take place on Sunday, October 16. The HERO Fun Run will take place at 10 a.m.... Read More

Fall Block Party and Fireworks Set for Saturday

Fall Block Party and Fireworks Set for Saturday

Ocean City’s premier autumn event – the Fall Block Party – will go off rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8.  More than 400 crafters, food vendors and entertainers will line a mile of downtown Asbury Avenue between Fifth Street and 14th Street. The Block Party helps draw tens of thousands of people to Ocean City for Columbus Day Weekend. Entertainers and bands will perform at various spots along the Avenue between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Just a few of the perennial favorites include Big Daddy, the Pennsport String Band, Keith Hickman and Chad Juros with Captivate Entertainment. Pony rides for children will be available on the grounds of the Ocean City Tabernacle (at Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue) from 11 a.m. to 4... Read More

Jeep Invasion & OC Half Marathon Set for the Weekend

Jeep Invasion & OC Half Marathon Set for the Weekend

What's Happening in Ocean City, NJ 9/28/22 Jeep Invasion and OCNJ Half Marathon Set for the Weekend Jeeps will be displayed on the Boardwalk on Saturday, and runners will take over on Sunday for two traditional events: the Fall New Jersey Jeep Invasion and the OCNJ Half Marathon. About 500 Jeeps will roll down the boardwalk on Saturday, Oct. 1 and remain on display in lines that stretch from Fifth Street to 14th Street. The Jeep Invasion runs from noon to 5 p.m. The event raises money for local charities, and trophies are awarded to the best Jeeps in various categories with trophies awarded at 4 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. The show also includes vendors displaying and selling accessories at the Music Pier. Visit njjpinvasion.com for more information. At the same... Read More

How to Choose the Right Photographer Package for Your Beach Wedding

How to Choose the Right Photographer Package for Your Beach Wedding

Choosing a photographer for a beach wedding requires some research and attention to detail. You will want to ensure you find the right person or team to capture your big day exactly how you want it and within your budget. Photography is an important part of your wedding because you will cherish these photos for years to come. After the whirlwind of the ceremony and reception, you'll appreciate having images to look back on that help you remember all the special moments. Explore everything you'll need to consider when deciding on the best photographer package for your beach nuptials. What Do Wedding Photography Packages Typically Involve? Paying close attention to what different photography packages include can save you from a lot of disappointment and frustration. By sorting out all the details, you can... Read More

What's Happening in Ocean City, NJ 9/21/22 MS City to Shore Ride Set for the Weekend Thousands of cyclists will descend on Ocean City this weekend for the MS City to Shore Ride, a fall tradition in Ocean City that draws participants from across the nation. With riders raising millions of dollars each year for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the MS City to Shore Ride boasts that it is the best cycling experience on the East Coast. The annual bicycle trek will begin in Cherry Hill early on Saturday, Sept. 24, and finish at the parking lot at Fifth Street and Boardwalk in Ocean City -- with many of the riders staying overnight and returning the next day. Motorists should expect delays along a route that travels from the Route 52 causeway to... Read More

Ocean City Air Shows Fly Into Town This Weekend

Ocean City Air Shows Fly Into Town This Weekend

What's Happening in Ocean City, NJ 9/14/22 Ocean City Air Shows Fly Into Town This Weekend All eyes will turn to the sky for Ocean City’s Air Show Weekend on Sept. 17 and 18. All events are free to attend. The celebration starts with the Ocean City Airport Festival on Saturday (Sept. 17) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival features a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from warbirds to helicopters. The event will feature a parachute jump from Team Fastrax, “America’s Skydiving Team.” It also will include food, music, classic cars and kids’ activities. The skydiving team will perform at the Airport Festival at 12 p.m., depending on wind and weather conditions. The half-mile “Runway Run” will return and is open to all ages. It offers a chance for anybody to... Read More

What's Happening in Ocean City, NJ 9/7/22 Car Shows and Pops Concert Highlight Ocean City Weekend Street rods and other classic cars will be on display on the Ocean City Boardwalk during the annual Street Rod Show on Saturday, Sept. 10. Street rods are classic cars (1992 or older) modified with modern parts. On Sunday, Sept. 11, it will be all Corvettes taking the spotlight. On Saturday, classic cars and street rods will be displayed in the municipal parking lot at Fifth Street and Boardwalk from 8 a.m. to noon and will then proceed to the Ocean City Boardwalk to be displayed until 4 p.m. An awards ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 10) in front of the Music Pier (at Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace). Registration to participate is still... Read More