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By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY Not to be outdone by his friend the Phillie Phanatic, the Philadelphia Flyers’ madman mascot Gritty will join Ocean City’s Night in Venice boat parade on July 29. The theme of this year’s event is “It’s a Philly Thing,” and the two Philadelphia mascots will rev up the thousands of spectators who…

By MediaWize – OCNJDAILY The latest addition to the 2023 Night in Venice boat parade lineup is a 6’6” 300-pound Philadelphia icon with a svelte 90-inch waistline. Ocean City is proud to announce that the Phillie Phanatic will bring his manic energy to the parade to help celebrate this year’s “It’s a Philly Thing” theme….

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY From pie-eating, freckle and sand-sculpting contests to concerts by the Ocean City Pops and Disney princesses, Ocean City’s calendar of special events is filled with family fun this week. CONTESTS AND WEEKLY HAPPENINGS: Ocean City’s “Wacky But Not Tacky” series of Wacky Wednesdays continues at 10:30 a.m. July 5 at the Ocean City Music…

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY The first day of summer is Wednesday, and that means the summer events in Ocean City will kick into high gear. The weekly Farmers Market opens for the season 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday (June 21) on the Tabernacle Grounds at Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue. The marketplace features a wide variety of…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff If you’re looking to enjoy some fresh produce or pick up a locally made craft, you’re in luck. The Ocean City Farmers Market returns for the summer season this week. Kicking off on June 21, the market returns to the Tabernacle Grounds each Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through…

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY The Ocean City Flower Show will return to the Music Pier from Friday to Sunday (June 2 to June 4). The 49-year-old tradition presented by the Garden Club of Ocean City features floral creations and displays from enthusiasts of all ages. Awards are given in a variety of categories for artistic design and horticulture….

By MADDY VITALE Hundreds gathered in Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean City on Memorial Day for a heartfelt tribute to the military service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so others may be free. The community also joined to honor active service members for their bravery and to recognize the veterans who served…

By mvitale, OCNJDAILY Some were dressed in business suits and toted briefcases. Some wore dresses and high heels. Others opted for costumes. There was a pirate, a mermaid, and a giant French fry guy, to name a few. They made the slow procession into the ocean at the Ninth Street beach in Ocean City on…

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY After a long winter and chilly spring, city officials will finally turn a ceremonial wooden key to “unlock the ocean” for the season at noon Friday, May 26. The free public event provides an early start to Memorial Day Weekend and welcomes a long-awaited summer. It takes place on the beach, between…