A Wildwood’s tradition since 1909! Registration at Wildwood’s Convention Center from 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. No entries accepted after 5:30 p.m. Judging occurs while participants are lined up in the circle in front of the Convention Center. Line-up begins at 5:30 p.m., parade steps off at 6 p.m. SHARP with final route TBD. Baby Parade Winners are announced following the parade. FREE to register. PAID parking at the convention center’s daily rate. Rain date is Thursday.
Owners displaying cars should report to Hadley Avenue, off of Hooper Avenue as always but will not start lining up at Washington St. but at the corner of Hadley and Madison Ave. Cars will still face South like last year. Please arrive to start lining up beginning at 4:30pm. Cars will be directed onto Washington St. starting no earlier than 5:00pm. The area gets congested with traffic around 4:30 so we try to wait to move cars into their places until employees have left the downtown. Owners with vintage automobiles dating prior to 1986 are eligible to compete for a “Best in Show” trophy. Registration is FREE.
Fall in love in a galaxy by the beach! Grab your Valentine, family and friends and join us in the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall in Asbury Park! We’ve curated a Valentine’s Bazaar featuring the best in local and regional vendors selling goods and gifts hand made with love.
Vendors will be selling gifts ranging from handcrafted jewelry, art, home goods, and chocolates for your Valentine’s Day sweetheart. Pick up gorgeous flower bouquets from Faye + Renee or make your own at their Flower Bar.
Make it a date! Join us at The Anchor’s Bend for a delicious lunch, cocktails and Hawaiian-inspired music by Slowey + The Boats hosted by Hi-Tide Recordings. Enjoy oysters and champagne at the Asbury Oyster Bar or grab a delicious hot toddy at our hot drink bar & cozy fireplace lounge.
Be sure to stop by Little Detour photo booth for a cute vintage-inspired Valentine’s Day photo strip. Bring your pet for a photo and learn how to adopt one! Our non-profit partner this year is See Spot Rescued, a 501(c)3 all volunteer, foster-based rescue in Jersey City, NJ. The event is free, all ages, rain or shine and pet-friendly.
Ocean City presents the Mr. Mature America Pageant for Men 55 years and older, first event of its kind in the United States. Contestants compete in talent, poise & interview categories. Pageant will emphasize the relevance and contributions of our Senior Citizens. Interested in competing? Email mhartman@ocnj.us or call 609-399-6111. Location: Ocean City Music Pier. Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Time: 7pm. Tickets available will be available after February 1, 2019 at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or by calling 609-399-6111