OCEAN CITY – Last March and April, Easter events in the resort were squashed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which eventually stopped almost all of Ocean City’s popular events through the end of the year.
The Great Egg Hunt is back, but with a twist to make sure the participants are safe.
The hunt used to be on the beach featuring thousands of eggs and hundreds of children scrambling around with their parents to collect them. This year, there will be a new type of hunt on Good Friday weekend and Easter week that will be in full compliance with current public health guidelines that require masks and social distancing.
As in previous years, there will be hunts on two consecutive Saturdays, March 27 and April 3.
From 1 to 4 p.m. both days – or until supplies last – the hunt moves to the boardwalk, where participating merchants will invite children up to age 7 to visit stores with their families to collect eggs filled with treats and surprises. Flyers will direct families to participating stores.
Call 1-800-BEACH-NJ for more information.
Ocean City Councilman Jody Levchuk, a boardwalk businessman, said the event will be so much fun for children and their families the city may run the Easter egg hunt this way in the future.
More events on
Easter Sunday
– The city announced there will be the traditional non-denominational Easter sunrise service by the sea at 6:30 a.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier (Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk). Call (609) 399-6111 for more information.
– The Philly Keys will perform their hit dueling pianos show starting at noon Sunday, April 4 in front of the Ocean City Music Pier. The outdoor show provides free fun for the entire family. The Philly Keys will take a break for the Easter Fashion Stroll and then resume.
– Come dressed in your Easter’s best for the Easter Fashion Stroll in front of the Music Pier. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Prizes awarded for Best Dressed Children, Teen, Adults and Family. For more information, call (609) 399-6111.
“Health and safety will always be our top priority, and we’re looking forward to the return of as many events as possible this year,” Mayor Jay A. Gillian said. “After a year of so many sacrifices, it’ll be good to get back to some family fun.”
Look for further announcements on events throughout the year.