By Access Network news report
The summer entertainment season at the Ocean City Music Pier continues with the Ocean City Pops’ Opening Night Jukebox on Sunday and a premier tribute to the music of Queen on Monday.
Showcasing their versatility, the Pops and Maestro Vince Lee will take concertgoers on a whirlwind tour of the array of genres that the local orchestra is known for.
The show will be at 7:30 p.m. June 29 at the Music Pier. Tickets are on sale online at oceancityvacation.com/box-office or in person at the Music Pier Box Office and at the Ocean City welcome centers in town.
In another show at the Music Pier, Killer Queen pays tribute to Freddie Mercury and the rock band Queen. The high-energy band features Patrick Myers and brings to life all of the Queen classics and anthems.
The show is at 7 p.m. June 30. Tickets are available at etix.com and at the Music Pier Box Office.
Mummers Nights on the Ocean City Boardwalk are among the popular family-friendly attractions throughout the summer. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City)
WEEKLY FAMILY EVENTS START IN JULY:
A full summer of weekly events will begin in July. The lineup this year will include:
- Beach Exercise Yoga (8 a.m. at the Sixth Street beach) and Family Nights on the Boardwalk (7-9 p.m.) on Mondays.
- Beach Walks (9 a.m. at 59th Street and Central Avenue), Fantastic Tuesdays (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Asbury Avenue) and Mummers Nights (7-9 p.m. on the Boardwalk) on Tuesdays.
- Beach Exercise Pilates Yoga (8 a.m. at the Sixth Street beach), Beach Walks (6:30 p.m. at 59th Street and Central), and Family Nights on the Boardwalk (7-9 p.m.) on Wednesdays.
- Market Days (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Asbury Avenue) and Mummers Nights (7-9 p.m. on the Boardwalk) on Thursdays.
- Beach Exercise Low Impact (8 a.m. at the Sixth Street Beach) and Walking Club (8 a.m. on the Boardwalk from the Music Pier) on Fridays.
Beach yoga gives participants a view of the surf.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR NIGHT IN VENICE VIEWING AREA AT BAYSIDE CENTER:
Ticket sales will open at 9 a.m. Thursday (June 26) for a special viewing area at the Bayside Center for Night in Venice.
The Bayside Center at 520 Bay Avenue will be open with family entertainment and activities for the 2025 Night in Venice boat parade on July 26. The viewing area will include a picnic spot and snack stand, face-painting, a DJ, and bleacher seating.
Ticket prices will be $6 for children (12 and under) and $10 for adults (with service fees included). The area will remain open and provide an ideal spot to view a fireworks display after the boat parade.
The boat parade starts at 6:30 p.m., and the fireworks display will go off at approximately 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided until the parade arrives and will resume until the fireworks start.
No alcohol is permitted, and no parking will be available, but free shuttle service will be available from remote parking at the Ocean City Municipal Airport, Ocean City Community Center and Shelter Road parking area. Admission is limited, so don’t wait to make your purchase.
Tickets will be available online at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by calling 609-399-6111 or in person at the Music Pier Box Office, City Hall, the Welcome Center on the Ninth Street causeway, and the 46th Street Information Center.
Night in Venice boats feature elaborate decorations to thrill the spectators on shore.
Source: www.ocnjdaily.com
