Ocean City Spring Events Kick Off With Market Madness

OCEAN CITY, NJ —A slew of fun, annual spring events are set to return in Ocean City.

Ocean City businesses will participate in the fifth annual Market Madness event on March 14 and March 15. The two-day event offers discounts and specials on local merchandise, brands, and attractions. The event will be held at the Ocean City Civic Center, located near the Boardwalk between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. Free parking will be available adjacent to the building, with access from Fifth Street.

Local food trucks, including Las Olas Taqueria, Jay’s Crab Shack, Philly Jawns and Ocean City Coffee Company, will be present. Market Madness will also feature a live DJ and prize giveaways. Hours for the event are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Participating businesses include 96 Shades, Agape Gourmet, Air Circus, All Campus, Ashore Fit, Bad Kitty Kids, Bella U, Boba Works, Bowfish Kids, Fisherman’s Cove, George’s Candies, Goodies Gone Wild, Heritage Surf & Sport, Jay’s Crab Shack, Jewelry Hut, Jilly’s Arcade, Jilly’s Stores, Johnson’s Popcorn, Kay Jay’s Doll Shoppe, Kilwins, LEH Soap Company, Making Waves, Manco & Manco Pizza, Mia’s Christmas Gallery, OC Waterpark, OCNJ Entertainment, Playland’s Castaway Cove, Rock Star, Seagrass Boutique, Shirt Shack, Stainton’s, Surf Mall, We Make It Personal and White Lotus Boutique.

Registration is now open for the Doo Dah Parade, scheduled for April 18. The parade starts at noon and covers downtown Asbury Avenue from Sixth Street to 12th Street and the Boardwalk from 12th Street back to Sixth Street. Dietz & Watson returns as a presenting sponsor. Information for participation can be found at ocnj.us/doodahparade. For additional details, individuals can call 609-399-6111.

Other spring events with open registration include the OC Con Comic Book and Memorabilia Show on April 11 and April 12, and the Sports Memorabilia Show on April 25 and April 26 at the Music Pier. The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Job Fair on March 21 at the Ocean City Music Pier. Easter events, including The Great Egg Hunts and an Easter Sunrise Service, are scheduled for late March and early April. The season will conclude with the Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Persons Plunge on May 22.