Applications Now Being Accepted For Miss Ocean City Pageant

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The crowning of a new Miss Ocean City is over two months away, but now is the time to begin vying for the crown. Miss Ocean City 2018 will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Ocean City Music Pier, city officials announced on Thursday. Contestants will compete in interview, talent, swimsuit and poise categories, and answer onstage questions.

Young women between the ages of 16 and 22 are eligible to participate. They must attend or have graduated from Ocean City High School, or have parents who own property in Ocean City or a sending district to Ocean City High School (including Sea Isle City and Upper Township).

For an application or additional information, e-mail Ocean City Special Events Coordinator Michael Hartman at mhartman@ocnj.us. Applications also can be obtained from the City Hall Welcome Center, 861 Asbury Avenue.

The attached image of 2016 Miss Ocean City Shannon Wallace crowning 2017 Miss Ocean City McKayla Perry was provided.