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Here’s Where You Can Find Santa Claus In Ocean City

By Josh Bakan OCEAN CITY, NJ — You better not cry if you’ve missed Santa Claus’s first few appearances throughout Ocean City. He’s spreading Christmas joy in town throughout the season. Here’s when and where you can find Santa Claus in Ocean City: Breakfast with Santa Word spread to the North Pole that Ocean City has…

Christmas Parade Makes Many Merry in O.C.

By mvitale, OCNJDaily All anyone who wanted to get into the Christmas spirit had to do Friday night was to go to downtown Ocean City to watch a parade featuring dancers, balloons, bands, beauty queens, singers, horses, vintage cars and St. Nick himself. That is exactly what Ron and Erin Gifford, of Ocean City, and their…

Mayor’s Message, December 6th

Dec. 6, 2019 Dear Friends, The Army Corps of Engineers’ renourishment project for beaches at the southern end of Ocean City could begin as early as Thursday. The exact schedule is dependent on weather, equipment, and other factors, but the contractor reported this week that work in Strathmere is ahead of schedule and could be…

Ocean City Christmas Parade Unfolds Friday

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

2020 Beach Tags, First Night Buttons Are Hot Sellers

By mvitale, OCNJDaily Tara Wigginton, of Ocean City, walked into City Hall on Saturday morning with two very important things in mind. “I’m getting seven buttons to First Night,” she said. “They go up after today.” Wigginton was pleased with her savings of $35. The cost per First Night admission button for the family-friendly way…

Ocean City’s ‘Earlier Than The Bird’ Set For Saturday

By Josh Bakan, Patch Staff Get in your pajamas, or keep them on from the night before. Ocean City’s “Earlier than the Bird” shopping extravaganza takes place this Saturday. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday on Asbury Avenue between 6th and 11th streets. Wearing pajamas is optional. But free turkeys will be…

Holiday Train Show Coming to Music Pier

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily Do you like trains and Christmas displays? Well then, the South Jersey Garden Railroad Society has a treat for you on Dec. 7 and 8th at the Ocean City Music Pier. The train show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. The cost is $3 for adults and…

‘Earlier Than the Bird’ Celebration Set for Saturday

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 from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 23…