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David Allegretto Named Citizen of the Year

Ocean City, NJ – The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce the recipient of the Chamber’s 2022 Citizen of the Year Award and Outstanding Business and Beautification Awards. The awards will be presented at the Chamber’s dinner Wednesday, November 16th at 6PM at The Flanders Hotel.

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Registration Open for Halloween Parade and House Decorating Contest

Registration is now open for anybody who would like to participate in Ocean City’s annual Halloween Parade or in the Halloween House Decorating Contest.

The 75th annual Halloween Parade will start at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023 and travel a route on Asbury Avenue from Sixth Street to 11th Street.

All are welcome to watch or participate in this fun community event, which is organized by the Exchange Club of Ocean City in partnership with the city. For those who want to join the parade, please note there are new divisions this year, including an animal division.
• Division 1 – Children or Groups of Children up to age 12
• Division 2 – Children or Groups of Children over 12 OR Family Groups OR Adults
• Division 3 – Animals & Pets in Costume
• Division 4 – Organizations Marching in Costume (Churches, Non-Profits, Etc.)
• Division 5 – Cheerleaders & Drill or Dance Teams
• Division 6 – Non-Commercial Floats
• Division 7 – Commercial Floats
To register to be in the parade, email: oceancity_halloween@yahoo.com.
Include your name, name and age of participant(s), address, email /phone number and the division you are registering for. An email confirmation will be sent back to you with your registration number within 24 hours Monday through Friday.
Medals and trophies will be awarded to first- and second-place entrants. Judges will evaluate based on appearance, originality and artistry. All award winners will be notified by phone or email the day after the parade.
For more information on the parade, please visit ochp.blogspot.com.
The fourth annual Halloween House Decorating Contest in Ocean City will award prizes to homes and businesses in a variety of categories. Deadline for registration is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. A list of participants will be posted, so everybody can see the decorated homes.

For more information and to sign up, please visit ocnj.us/HalloweenEvents.

Other Halloween events include the Halloween Costume Skate at the Ocean City Skate Park at Fifth Street and Asbury Avenue 4 p.m. to dusk on Saturday, Oct. 28. Skateboarders are invited to come dressed for the holiday. There will be prizes for best costume and best trick, and candy for the participants.
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Ocean City NJ23 hours ago
The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony welcoming Pastor Matt Maher and Landmark Church to Ocean City, NJ!

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Ocean City NJ1 day ago
Agape Gourmet is home to your favorite specialty food, all locally sourced located at 854 Asbury Ave! Agape Gourmet has everything from delicious snacks, charcuterie boards, sandwiches, salads, & more! With a beautiful storefront right here in OCNJ, it’s a must visit!
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