Christmas Parade 6 p.m. on Asbury Avenue from 6th Street to 11th Street. Registration information at ocnj.us/christmas-parade.

First Day Shopping Extravaganza Welcome the New Year by shopping for tremendous bargains in Downtown Ocean City, Asbury Avenue from 6th Street to 14th Street.

Christmas in the Downtown – “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join the merchants & Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas to culminate at 5:00 p.m. for the arrival of Santa Claus!