March
St. Patrick's Day Parade and
Festival :
Everybody is Irish in Ocean City on the weekend closest to the St. Patrick's Day
Parade. There is a parade and Irish festival on Sunday.
First Weekend in May
Springfest
: The first week in May, this 4-day event features crafts, music, and food in
the inlet parking lot. Lots of businesses open, as Ocean City gets ready for the
summer.
First Weekend in June
Arts Alive:
Held the first week of June, this festival features a juried fine art exhibit
and sale, along with music and food. It is held at the Northside Park at 127th
Street and the Bay.
July
Fourth of July
: 300,000 people crowd into Ocean City every Fourth. Fireworks over Assawoman
Bay top off the family-style picnic held at Northside Park beginning at 1pm. A
second fireworks display is held at N. Division Street at the south end of the
boardwalk. Festivities start with a concert at 8pm. Fireworks at both locations
starting at 9:30pm.
August
White Marlin Open:
Held the first full week in August, some 400 boats register for this annual
fishing expedition. The top prize goes for the biggest white marlin, but there
are other prizes for blue marlin, tuna, and shark. 410/289-9229.
September
Sunfest
: This 4-day festival held the third week in September officially ends the
summer season with crafts, music, and food at the inlet.
Mid-November- New Year’s
Winterfest of Lights
: From mid-November to New Year's, two holiday light displays make up this
event. The first takes place at the inlet, where you can drive among the lighted
displays.
The second is in Northside
Park. For a small admission charge, those 12 and older (free for younger
visitors), ride the tram through the light displays and then stop to see Santa,
have hot chocolate, and browse the gift shop.