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Beach Replenishment Update: July 25, 2026


The Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $19.5 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company to rebuild Ocean City's north-end beaches with 1.6 million cubic yards of sand. The project area will extend from Seaspray Beach to 12th Street. Th…

Mayor's Update — July 24, 2026


July 24, 2026Dear Friends,Night in Venice returns for its 71st anniversary at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow evening in Ocean City, and the weather forecast looks good. I want to make sure everybody has a great time at this celebration of our beautiful bay side…

Guide to Night in Venice 2026


Guide to 2026 Ocean City Night in VeniceWhen is Night in Venice?The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026.Where does the parade route begin and end?The boat parade begins near the Ocean City-Longport toll bridge and travels along the…

Public Comment on Police Safety Communications Open on Aug. 3


The Ocean City Police Department’s Public Safety Emergency Communications Center is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of its program to achieve re-accreditation by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices.Administered…

John Kruk and Randy Quaid Named Night in Venice Grand Marshals


Ocean City Night in Venice Chairman David Winslow announced today that former Philadelphia Phillies all-star John Kruk and actor Randy Quaid will be grand marshals at the 2026 Night in Venice celebration on Saturday, July 25, 2026.This year's theme,…

Shellfish Recycling Program Returns to Shelter Road


If you enjoy eating oysters and clams at home, you can now help enhance natural oyster reefs simply by recycling your shells.The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection Fish & Wildlife Division will continue its Shell Recycling Program with …

List of Guarded Beaches and Extended Hours


The Ocean City Beach Patrol guards beaches from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. The beaches below are currently guarded.Because an Army Corps of Engineers beach replenishment project is underway, s…

E-Bike, Bicycle, Pedestrian and Motor Vehicle Laws


The information below was compiled by the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office to make the public aware of e-bike, e-scooter, bicycle, pedestrian and motor vehicle laws.