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Shoulder Season Promises Ocean City Fun

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY The fun doesn’t end in Ocean City after Labor Day. In fact, the shoulder season is jam-packed with events, activities and shows throughout September and into October, giving visitors reasons to make the trip to the resort and residents a full calendar of to-do’s. Ocean City Pops Presents Maestro Vince Lee at…

OCBP Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY The Ocean City Beach Patrol will mark its 125th anniversary with four days of events and activities starting on Thursday, Aug. 10. As Ocean City began to grow in popularity as a summer vacation destination, the city hired its first three lifeguards – Joseph Krauss, George Lee and William Scull – in…

“The Wizard of Oz” on Stage in Ocean City

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow to Ocean City Theatre Company’s unique telling of “The Wizard of Oz,” featuring the sounds of the Ocean City Pops Orchestra. The production runs through Aug. 11 at the Bill and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center in Ocean City. The production features a cast…

Art Shows Return to Ocean City Boardwalk

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY The 60th annual Boardwalk Art Show will be held Friday through Sunday (Aug. 4 to 6) on the Boardwalk between Eighth Street and 13th Street. Artists from throughout the region will exhibit and sell their works. This year’s show will represent a recommitment to fine art, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, drawings, hand-pulled prints and…

Winners Announced For Night in Venice

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY There were 131 boats and 175 homes decorated for Ocean City’s Night in Venice parade on Saturday. Many were adorned following this year’s theme of “It’s a Philly Thing,” while others did their own thing. Either way, there were plenty to check out along the bayfront. Awards can be picked up at…

The Ultimate Guide to Night in Venice

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY When is Night in Venice? The boat parade starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. Where does the parade route begin and end? The parade begins near the Ocean City-Longport toll bridge and travels along the bayside to Tennessee Avenue, looping in and out of lagoons along the way. Where can…

Another Philly Sports Mascot to Appear at Night in Venice

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY Philadelphia Eagles mascot SWOOP will be part of Ocean City’s Night in Venice boat parade on July 29. SWOOP will join Phillies mascot the Phanatic, Flyers mascot Gritty and the Philadelphia Union’s mascot Fang as Ocean City celebrates an “It’s a Philly Thing” theme for this year’s parade. Ocean City’s 68th annual…