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By mvitale, OCNJDaily Move over, shuffleboard — just a little. Shuffleboard courts will have to make room for new bocce ball courts at the Sports & Civic Center complex on Fifth Street and the Boardwalk. “Over the years, we have gotten multiple requests to install bocce ball courts in town,” Michael Allegretto, aide to Mayor…

By mvitale, OCNJDaily Street rods and other classic cars will be on display on the Ocean City Boardwalk during the annual Street Rod Show on Saturday, Sept. 11. Street rods are classic cars (1991 or older) modified with modern parts. On Sunday, Sept. 12, it will be all Corvettes taking the spotlight. On Saturday, classic…

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily The summer season is coming to a close with a last chance to catch events like Market Days in the downtown and Family Night on the Boardwalk. All of Ocean City is looking forward to a full slate of September events and fall happenings that will stretch into the new year.  The…

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY The 111th annual Ocean City Baby Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12 on the Boardwalk. The annual tradition offers a chance for parents to show off Ocean City’s newest generation. The parade features children ages 10 and under cruising the Boardwalk in themed strollers, wagons and floats. It starts at…

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY The 111th annual Baby Parade in Ocean City is set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, and pre-registration is open through noon on Wednesday, Aug. 11. All families with children ages 10 and under are invited to participate. Bands, performing groups, and commercial floats are also encouraged to join in the fun….

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY The free Summer Lecture Series by the Ocean City Historical Museum will feature an event celebrating the actress turned princess, Grace Kelly, on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Howard Stainton Senior Center, 1735 Simpson Ave. Delight in the details of Kelly’s wedding to Prince Ranier, from the guest list and cake…

By Kimberlee Bongard, Patch Staff The 58th annual Boardwalk Art Show, a sand sculpting contest and an Aretha Franklin tribute concert are happening in Ocean City this week. Art Of Surfing Festival The 20th annual Art of Surfing Festival will run Thursday through Saturday at the Ocean City Music Pier featuring the display and sale…

By MediaWize Ocean City will be host to three unique running events in the coming months: the OCNJ Labor Day Race on Sept. 6, the OCNJ Half Marathon on Sept. 26, and the Trail of Two Cities on Nov. 6. Registration for all three races is now open at ocnj.us/race-events. Anyone who signs up for the…

By MADDY VITALE Cherries, Jersey corn, sweet apples and thick, ripe tomatoes were just some of the delectable treats offered at good deals Wednesday during the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Farmers & Crafters Market. The popular market, on the Ocean City Tabernacle grounds at Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue, is held each Wednesday…

By MediaWize, OCNJDaily Elvis Presley’s hits will roar to life on the Ocean City Music Pier stage on Friday and Saturday in the new Broadway musical comedy “All Shook Up,” starring Ocean City Theatre Company’s High School Jr. Company. This madcap musical comedy based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” plays July 30 and 31 at 7:30…