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By Access Network news report, OCNJDAILY Some do it just for fun, others to raise money for a good cause, but regardless of motivation, braving the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean is a customary way to ring in the New Year at the shore. Many year-round residents are joined by holiday visitors to take…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025 with First Night and First Day celebrations in Ocean City. This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the popular, family-friendly event in Ocean City. First Night offers more than 70 activities and entertainment programs at 23 different venues throughout town. A fireworks display…

By Access Network news report, OCNJDAILY Ocean City and producers BRE Presents and Bob Rose Productions announced two nights of Beach Boys shows for the 32nd anniversary of the popular Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier in 2025. The Beach Boys will perform four shows: two on Monday, June 23, and another…

By Access Network News Report, OCNJDAILY Downtown merchants have been celebrating “Festive Fridays” all month, and the final edition is scheduled for this Friday, Dec. 20. Christmas and the start of Hanukkah fall on the same day this year, and the event provides a great opportunity to pick up some last-minute gifts. Festive Friday includes…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Not everyone wants to cook Christmas Eve supper or Christmas Day dinner, but there will be some places open in Ocean City that will cook up something scrumptious for your group — if you get a reservation now before they’re snapped up. According to the online reservation service Open Table, choices…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Patch asked, and readers answered. We requested the best decorated holiday houses in town and here’s what you had to say. Here’s the list of homes that readers say are worth a drive-by, brought to you by Patch and T-Mobile. A list of addresses is below, with photos if supplied. Be…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Watch children of the Ocean City Theatre Company come together “once upon a December” for their production of “Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition)” this weekend at Ocean City Music Pier. This 60-minute adaptation of the Broadway and cinematic hit is specially tailored for OCTC’s third through eighth grade student performers. From…

By Access Network News Report, OCNJDAILY Ocean City’s downtown merchants are celebrating “Festive Fridays” again this year. The festivities started on Nov. 29 with the city’s traditional Christmas in the Downtown – “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” event and continued on Dec. 6 with the annual Christmas Parade. Asbury Avenue will host another Festive Friday on Dec. 13…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff For many of us, taking in our neighbors’ outdoor holiday lighting displays and other decorative touches is as much a part of the season as exchanging gifts and singing Christmas carols. Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to help you compile a list of lights around Ocean City that deserve a visit….

By Max Kelly, OCNJDAILY Ocean City held its annual downtown Christmas Parade, bringing joy, laughter and holiday cheer to families Friday night along the way. Local bands, dance teams, festive floats and Santa himself paraded downtown under the twinkling lights, wreaths and garland decorating Asbury Avenue. The parade began at 6 p.m., rolling down Asbury…