Earlier than the Bird – an awesome time!

November 21, 2011

OCEAN CITY – This year’s Earlier than the Bird Downtown shopping extravaganza was another success. Pajama-clad shoppers came out to get great deals as early as 7am Saturday morning November 19. Stores all over Asbury Avenue from 6th to 11th Street participated in the event, with many posting the sales on their front door. Discounts ranging from 10 to 5o percent off and higher in some cases brought huge smiles to customer’s faces.

The event was a sight to behold. Fuzzy, Feety, and Furry pajamas were spotted, as well as fantastic headbands and slippers. To call it festive would be an understatement. Prizes are a big part of the event too. Free turkeys, gift certficate drawings and other giveaways were worth the early rise.

At the City Hall annex (9th Street and Asbury), the check in point for the shoppers, reusable bags were given out, along with Ocean City magazines, hot chocolate, cider, and coffee, and free Main Street mugs. Santa Claus was even on hand, posing for photos and signing copies of the magazine (he is on the cover).

Here are some photos of the event