It’s (nearly) time to parade the babies
Annual Baby Parade Returns to Boardwalk on Thursday for 114th Year
The 114th annual Baby Parade begins at 10:30am, Thursday, August 8, on the Boardwalk.
The annual tradition offers a chance for parents to show off Ocean City’s newest generation. The parade features children ages 10 and under cruising the Boardwalk in themed strollers, wagons and floats. It starts at Sixth Street with children finishing at 12th Street and all other entries continuing to 14th Street.
The annual baby parade is free to watch from either side of the boardwalk. Spectators are welcome to bring beach chairs to watch from the railing along the ocean side of the boardwalk. On the parade morning, the boardwalk will close to bicycle traffic at 9:30 a.m.
In addition to the array of themed Baby Parade entries, participants will include: Ed Coles Entertainers, the Fred Hall Orchestra, the Hobo Band, newly crowned Queen Infanta Marley Dwyer, a float honoring veterans, the Ocean City Beach Patrol, Miss Ocean City and Junior Miss Ocean City contestants, a Minion float, the cast of “Grease,” local dignitaries, local businesses, local organizations and more.
Each child receives a memento at 12th Street for participating in the parade, and winners will receive their awards when they complete the parade at 12th Street. In addition to division awards, special honors will include the Leo Bamberger Founders Award, Hanscom Award, Dahlhausen Award, Canale Award, Outstanding Twins or Triplets, Baby Traveling the Greatest Distance to Participate, Best Float, Best Musical Act and the Mark Soifer Award.
In the event of heavy rain, entries should still report to the Civic Center where judging will take place. The parade will not proceed down the Boardwalk.
– Press Release provided by the City of Ocean City. Registration is now closed for the annual baby parade.