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2009

 April
11 - WOOFIN’ PAWS PET FASHION SHOW - 11am., 6th St. Carey Stadium. Info: 525-9300.
11 - EASTER DOWNTOWN - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Free Photos with Easter Bunny in a lifeguard stand.
Candy & prize filled eggs for kids. Eggstra Special Savings along the Avenue! Info: 398-4662.
11 - THE GREAT EGG HUNT - 2:30pm, 11th-14th St. Beach. 50,000 eggs - 2,000 prizes! 5 age groups. Info: 398-4662.
12 - SUNRISE SERVICE - Traditional Service, all welcome. 6 am at Music Pier, Info: 525-9300
12 - EASTER FASHION PROMENADE - 1pm., at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Come dressed in your Easter’s best to stroll in our Fashion Promenade & meet the Easter Bunny. Info: 525-9300
18 - ANNUAL DOO DAH PARADE - Say good-bye to tax season! Comedy parade of 500 basset hounds! 12 noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th - 12th Sts. & then up to the Boardwalk, ending at the Music Pier.19 – Earth Day Celebration - Noon - 4pm at Bayside Center, 520 Bay Ave., Info: 525-9285.
25 - CITY WIDE YARD SALE - at Tabernacle Grounds, 5th & Wesley. 8 am - 12 noon. Info: 398-4662
26 – March For Babies – 8 am, Music Pier. Info: 856-874-9050 or visit www.marchforbabies.org

May
1-3 – Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales – (No Vendors) 6th – 14th Sts. on the Boardwalk & Asbury Ave., Info: 609-398-4662.
2 - SPRING BLOCK PARTY - 9 a.m. - 5pm. from 5th - 14th Sts. on Asbury Ave.. Info: 399-2269
7 - MARTIN Z. MOLLUSK DAY - Find out if summer is coming early, 11am at the 9th St. Beach.
9-10 – Mothers Day Wekend -“Mother’s Are Special in O.C.” Flower give away to all moms at participating Boardwalk and Downtown stores, while supplies last. Info: 609-398-4662.
15-17 - WELLNESS WEEKEND - Learn ways to embark on a healthy lifestyle at the Music Pier.
16 – American Heart Assoc. HeartWalk – Reg. 9am at Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk, Walk 10:30am.
16 - NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP - Bus leaves OC Trans. Ctr. 8 am. Departs NY 6 pm. Cost: $30 Info: 609-525-9304
22 – Busines Persons Plunge - 12 Noon, Moorlyn Terrace St. Beach.
25 – Memorial Day Service – 11am at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 5th & Wesley Ave.
30 & 31 - Boardwalk Spring Family Fun Fest - Crafts, bands, face painters, & pony rides! 11th St.. 9am – 6pm.

June
JUNE 26 through Labor Day – Farmer’s Market at Tabernacle grounds every Wed. 8am – 1pm.
JUNE 27 through Labor Day – Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Ave.
5-7 – Flower Show –at the Music Pier. Fri. 2pm to 9pm, Sat. 10am to 9pm & Sun. 10am to 4pm.
6 - SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS SIGN-UP - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Civic Center, 6th St. off Boardwalk.
13 - COP Chase 5k run/2 mile walk – 8am at Wonderland Pier, 6th St. and Boardwalk. Info: 609-525-9108
17-20 - MISS NEW JERSEY - Boardwalk Parade, preliminary competitions & the finals at the Music Pier.
22-26 - JULY JUBILEE - A fun week leading up to July 4th, taffy sculpting, treasure hunts & more. 11am, Music Pier.
27 – Antique Auto Show – Tabernacle grounds, 6th & Asbury. 9am –2pm. Boardwalk parade after 2pm.
28 – Ocean City Pops Orchestra Opening Nig
ht – Celebrating its 80th season at the Music Pier!

Ocean City Pops Orchestra all summer @ Music Pier - www.oceancitypops.org. or 609-525-9300.
• Every Tuesday through Labor Day • Funtastic Tuesdays – 10am – 1pm on Asbury Ave.
• Family Film & Fun Night – 7:15pm at Cornerstone Auditorium at Stainton’s Square
810 Asbury. $4 pp or max $15 per family incl: movie, pizza, popcorn & drink.
• Family Nights – Thursdays, 7:30pm to 9:30pm on the Boardwalk.
• In to In Tours – Thursdays 2pm – 4pm, pick-up at 7th & Central Ave.
• RA DIO DIS NEY TU ESDAYS – 7:30pm, 11th & Boardwalk. Meet Radio Disney personalities!
• Beach Walks – South End Location: 59th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to Corsons Park)
Tuesdays-9am, Wednesdays-6:30pm. North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway)
Tuesdays-6:30pm, Wednesdays-9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1; Kids $.50

July
2 - FRECKLE CONTEST - 6:30pm at the Music Pier. Registration begins at 6pm. Info: 525-9304.
4 – July 4th Bike Parades – Sponsored by Gardens Civic Assoc.. Reg. 8:30am at the foot of Longport Bridge
parking lot. Sponsored by South OC Improvement Assoc. Reg. 8:30am at 40th & Asbury. Parades begin at 9am.
4 - FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION - Kite flying competition at 5pm; Carey Stadium, 6th St. off the Boardwalk,
followed by entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display at 9pm
8 - SAND SCULPTING CONTEST - 9am at the 6th St. Beach, the first one of the season.
18-30 - ANNUAL T. JOHN CAREY MASTER’S SWIM - 34th St. Beach, 6pm.
18 - HUGE SUMMER ARTS & CRAFT SPECTACULAR - 10am- 5pm. Carey Stadium & Civic Ctr. Info: 1-800-822-4112.
22 – OCBP WOMEN’S LIFEGUARD INVITATIONAL RACES - 34th St. Beach, 6pm.
24 - MERCHANTS IN VENICE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL - 5 - 9 p.m. 6th - 9th Streets on Asbury Ave. Info: 399-2269
25 - NIGHT IN VENICE - Annual Boat Parade, 7:30 p.m. Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave. on the bay.

August
4 – NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – 5-10pm at Richard S. Grimes Field, 6th & Haven. Live Band, amusements, dunk tanks,
pony rides and displays. Free Admission & amusements. Proceeds to benefit local PBA charities.
5 - SAND SCULPTING CONTEST - 9am at the 6th St. Beach, the second one of the season.
5 - MISS CRUSTACEAN HERMIT CRAB BEAUTY PAGEANT - 1pm. at the 6th St. Beach.
5 - HERMIT CRAB RACES - Following Miss Crustacean at the 6th St. Beach.
6-8 –The 9th Annual Art of Surfing – free at Music Pier. Thurs. 7pm – 10pm, Fri. & Sat. 12noon – 10pm.
7-9 – 46th Annual Boardwalk Art Show – Fri. & Sat.: 10am – 6pm, Sun.: 10am – 4pm. Info: 525-9310
11 - PAMPER SCAMPER - Baby crawling race. 9am. reg. & 9:30am. start at 6th St. Beach.
13 – 100TH ANNUAL BABY PARADE - 10:15am, the Centennial Anniversary. Boardwalk from 6th to 12th St.
13 – TWINS CONTEST - Register 6pm, Contest 6:30pm at Music Pier. Info: 525- 9304
15 - MISS OCEAN CITY - 8pm at Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. $15 at the door. Info: 525-9300.
17-21 - WEIRD WEEK - Wacky But Not Tacky - fun for the entire family, 11am daily at the Music Pier.
21 - LITTLE MISS OCEAN CITY - 7pm at Music Pier. Girls ages 8-11. $10 at the door. Info: 525-9304.

September
11 - SEPTEMBER 11TH CEREMONY - 11am at Veterans Memorial Park, 6th & Wesley. Info: 525-9300
11-13 - STREET ROD WEEKEND - Classic Car Show at Sports & Civic Center, 6th St. off the Boardwalk.
19 - OC AIRPORT FESTIVAL - 10am-3pm, at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Ave. Info: 399-0907.
19-20 - BOARDWALK FALL FAMILY FUNFEST - Craft Show, face painters, bands and more!
20 - BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRS SHOW - 1-3pm, 6th - 14th Streets.
27 - corvete show - on the Boardwalk from 6th - 10th Street. 11:30am - 4pm. Info: 398-8037.

October
3 - MS BIKE-A-THON - Over 7000 bikers supporting the Delaware Valley MS Society
3 - city wide yard sale - Tabernacle grounds and throughout OC. 8am - noon. Info: 398- 4662.
3-4 - 4TH ANNUAL BOARDWALK CAR SHOW - New models displayed on the boardwalk. Info: 525-9300.
3-4 & 9-12 - BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES - 6th-14th St. on Boardwalk & Asbury.
10 - FALL BLOCK PARTY - 9am to 5pm; 5th - 14th Sts. on Asbury Ave. & Tabernacle Grounds. Info: 399-2269
10-12 - INDIAN SUMMER WEEKEND - Seafood vendors at the Music Pier and Boardwalk table sales.
16-18 - FAITH & FAMILY WEEKEND - Info: www.faithandfamilyweekend.org or www.faithandfamilyweekend.com
17-18 & 24-25 - FREE HAYRIDES ON THE BOARDWALK - 12noon-4pm. 8th and 12th St. departures.
17 - JR. MISS OC PAGEANT - Ages 12-15, cannot be 16 before 8/1/09. Parents must live or be a property owner
in OC. Info: 525-9304.
24 - DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS TRICK OR TREAT - Noon - 3pm, 6th - 14th Street on Asbury Avenue
29 - HALLOWEEN PARADE - 7:15p.m. 6-11th Sts. on Asbury Ave. Register- Sentinal Ledger: 1-800-813-5580.

November
7 - TRAIL OF TWO CITIES - RUN/WALK over the 9th Street Bridge from Somers Point to Ocean City. Register
at 7am, run/walk at 8am
11 - VETERANS DAY PROGRAM - 11am at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 5th & Wesley.
13-15 - QUIET FESTIVAL - A celebration of quiet things. Info: 525-9300.
14-15 - CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL - 10am-5pm at Music Pier, Admission $3. Info: 399-9998
21-22 - HOLIDAY CELEBRATION OF FINE CRAFTS - 10am-5pm, Music Pier, Adm. $3, Info: 1-800-822-4112
26 - 2ND ANNUAL H.S.O.C. HARRIERS FOR HOUNDS 5K RUN/WALK - Kids 1M Fun Run, Thanksgiving
morning. Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk 8:30am. Info: Louise Nunan 398-5068.
27 - CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN - Noon-6pm, kick off Downtown Holiday Weekends. Info: 399-1412
27 - CHRISTMAS PARADE - 7 p.m. 6th - 11th St. on Asbury. Santa Claus is coming to town! Info: 399-2269
28-29 - PHOTOS WITH SANTA - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the Music Pier. Info: 399-1412.

December
PHOTOS W/ SANTA & horse & cariage rides - every Saturday - noon - 3pm. Info: 399-1412.
5-6 - TRAIN SHOW - Music Pier, 10am - 5pm Sat.; 11am - 4pm Sun.. $3/adults & $1/Kids
19 - BREAKFAST W/SANTA - 9am-noon, Chatterbox, 9th & Central. Reservations: 399-0113
19 - CAROLFEST - 7:30 p.m. at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace.
31 - FIRST NIGHT NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION - Entertainment, and fireworks at midnight.

January 2009
1 - 5K BOARDWALK RUN - 1p.m. Info: 525-9300.
1 - 1ST DAY AT THE BEACH - 2p.m. Music Pier. First dip in the ocean for the New Year!
1 - NEW YEAR’S SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA - Asbury Avenue, 11am-4pm.

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