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Mayor's Update – March 24, 2023


Dear Friends,At last night’s City Council meeting, Finance Director Frank Donato made a presentation on our proposed 2023 municipal budget. This is one of the first steps in a process that will continue for another couple months as Council reviews t…

2023 OCBP Tryout Set for June 3


The Ocean City Beach Patrol will hold a tryout for new lifeguards on Saturday, June 3, 2023. The competitive test will include a 500-meter ocean swim, a 500-meter ocean paddleboard, a one-half-mile beach run, a 500-meter erg and a surf dash. All can…

Ocean City Seeks Volunteers for Dune Planting on April 15


The Ocean City Environmental Commission and the Ocean City High School Environmental Association will plant beach plums on the dunes at 58th Street Beach on Saturday, April 15. The public is invited to participate, and the planting will start at 9:3…

Mickey Morandini Named Grand Marshal of Doo Dah Parade


Ocean City announced today that Philadelphia Phillies great Mickey Morandini will be the grand marshal of the Doo Dah Parade on April 15. Morandini was the second baseman for an underdog Phillies team that reached the sixth game of the World Series …

Video of Public Info Session on Offshore Wind


The Director of the Cape May County Board of Commissioners, Len Desiderio, and Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian on March 15 hosted a Public Information Session on the offshore wind projects proposed to be constructed off the coast of Ocean City and New …

Free Program on Creating Butterfly Gardens Set for April 6


Butterfly gardens are a beautiful and vibrant addition to your outdoor space that contribute to the conservation of these beautiful creatures as well as other pollinating species such as bees and other insects.The Ocean City Environmental Commission…

State of the City Address – March 9, 2023


State of the City AddressMayor Jay A. GillianMarch 9, 2023Good evening. Ocean City has always been a great place to vacation and an even greater place to live.Through good times and bad, recessions, hurricanes and pandemics, our economy has remained…

Free Beach Tags Now Available to Veterans and Military Members


Free seasonal tags are available to veterans and active military members. Remember to have proper military identification to receive your free tag(s). Veterans receive free tags (veteran only). Active military members, spouses and immediate children…

Fire Department Earns Exceptional Insurance Rating


The Ocean City Department of Fire and Rescue Services recently achieved a boost to the rating score that insurance companies use to help set premiums for homeowners. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) approved a change to Ocean City’s Pu…

Ocean City Announces 2023 Calendar of Events


See printable version of full 2023 Calendar Ocean City greeted the new year in style with spectacular First Night and First Day celebrations, and the city is planning a full calendar of special events for 2023.It’s not too early to start planning fo…

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