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By MADDY VITALE Whether shopping in the downtown or getting family photos with Santa in a lifeguard boat on the Boardwalk, Ocean City was a flurry of activity Saturday on the last weekend before Christmas, as visitors enjoyed the festive atmosphere. “Downtown Ocean City is the perfect place to do all your holiday shopping. The…

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily Ocean City’s popular New Year’s Eve event will return for the 29th time this year, and families throughout the region are ready to celebrate. First Night offers more than 70 entertainment programs at 20 different venues throughout town. The lineup includes entertainment and activities to satisfy every taste and age group. A…

By mvitale, OCNJDaily The Ocean City Music Pier stage will light up with the sights and sounds of the season as the Ocean City Theatre Company gives four performances of “Swingin’ Into the Holidays: Ocean City’s Holiday Spectacular” this weekend. Tickets are on sale now for the annual holiday show. The cast of professional singers and dancers…

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily Ocean City’s annual Christmas Parade travels down Asbury Avenue at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. 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…

By MADDY VITALE Ah, those summer days. When the winds are whipping and the winter chill is biting, there is one thing that can provide assurance – summer will be back and Ocean City beachgoers will once again be able to sit by the water or take a dip. But for now, there is one…

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily Admission buttons for Ocean City’s First Night celebration are on sale now. A $5 discount for those who purchase early will be available only through Tuesday, Nov. 30. The buttons are on sale for $15. The price goes up to $20 on Dec. 1. Purchase them online at firstnightocnj.com or by calling 609-399-6111. They…

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily This season the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company invites everyone to come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at “Swingin’ Into The Holidays,” Ocean City’s holiday spectacular. The cast of professional singers and dancers will present a high-energy, family–oriented, song and dance tribute to the holidays, directed and choreographed by…

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily The early forecast calls for clear weather on Saturday – ideal conditions to kick off the holiday season along downtown Asbury Avenue. In Ocean City, that means shopping in your pajamas for the “Earlier Than the Bird” celebration. The annual downtown shopping extravaganza takes place 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 20 –…