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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…

By Access Network news report, OCNJDAILY Ocean City’s small-town version of “Black Friday” takes place on Friday, Nov. 29. Christmas in the Downtown – “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” – will be celebrated from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature carolers and performers along downtown Asbury Avenue between Sixth Street and 14th Street. Downtown…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff They may be far from home, but U.S. Coast Guard recruits stationed at Cape May’s Coast Guard Training Station will still enjoy a hot Thanksgiving dinner thanks to Ocean City’s Sons of the American Legion Squadron 524. The Sons of the American Legion will host 40 recruits this Thursday for a…

By Donald Wittkowski, OCNJDAILY Mixed in with the green garland and red bows that were part of the festive decorations on Asbury Avenue in downtown Ocean City was some pink. Make that shocking pink. Tia Riendeau, Rachel Riendeau, Teresa Riendeau and Nicole Caputo were wearing outrageously gaudy pink pajamas, decorated with comical images of the…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff The Ocean City Arts Center announced the return of its Annual OCAC Pottery and Mosaic Student and Teacher exhibit, running Nov. 26 through Dec. 13. Hundreds of pottery and mosaic pieces created by more than 30 of OCAC’s students and teachers will be featured in the exhibit. Many of the participants…

By Access Network news report, OCNJDAILY Seasonal beach tags for summer 2025 will go on sale at the discounted price of $30 each starting Saturday, Nov. 23. The $30 price will remain in effect through May 31, 2025. On June 1, the price increases to $35. Beach tags are required for all Ocean City beachgoers…