Seasonal & Holidays
Celebrate The Life Of Martin Luther King Jr. In Ocean City
A citywide cleanup will be held as part of a national day of service, followed by a ceremony honoring two Ocean City citizens.
OCEAN CITY, NJ — Ocean City is set to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of events on Jan. 16.
A nationwide day of service kicks off the events as residents are asked to volunteer in honor of King's contributions.
A citywide cleanup will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sign-up and supply distribution will take place at the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center, located in the Community Center, 18th Street and Simpson Avenue. To pre-register, please call 609-399-6111, ext. 9711.
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This is followed by the 12 p.m. ceremony at Music Pier.
At the ceremony, John Loeper and Dr. Patrick Kane will be honored with Ocean City's Martin Luther King Community Services Awards. Read more: 2 To Be Honored With Ocean City Martin Luther King Awards
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It will be followed by a complimentary soul food buffet luncheon in the Music Pier solarium.
Free parking will be available in the municipal lots on Moorlyn Terrace, Eighth Street and Ninth Street.
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