Martin Z. Mollusk, Spring Block Party Return to Ocean City in May

Ocean City, NJ -- Punxsutawney Phil may not have seen his shadow this week, but Ocean City residents are concerned with the weather predictions of a critter of another kind.

Weather predicting hermit crab Martin Z. Mollusk will venture onto the beach opposite the Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace around 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 5, in search of his own shadow.

If he sees his shadow, summer comes a week early to the family resort. All rejoice by singing Martin’s theme song “Some Enchanted Morning.”

A celebration of another kind commences a week later, with the Spring Block Party in Ocean City on Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

There will be over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more on Asbury Avenue, from 5th to 14th street.

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