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November 8, 2026

Spring Block Party draws thousands to downtown Ocean City

At top, working the grill for the breakfast crowd coming to the Ocean City Spring Block Party Saturday are Jack Hagan and Drew Antonelli of the Exchange Club of Ocean City – Upper Township. The Block Party is an annual festival in downtown Ocean City bringing together hundreds of crafters, food vendors and civic organizations. In some of the photos in this gallery, Judy Perkins of the Friends of the Ocean City Pops shows off the new Christmas ornament tied into the nation’s 250th birthday. The $30 ornaments will be available at the Music Pier before the Pops concerts. Cape May artist Peter Henderer with his designs from reclaimed wood from houses in Cape May. Kelly Kunik with a selfie tool for the Ocean City Arts Center. Cake pops from Aunt Emi’s Cake Pop Shop are Emili Adams (the Em in Aunt Emi’s), right, and Jenna Petrillo. Representing the Greater Ocean City Theatre Co. are Laura Bretherick and Reagan Ade. The OCTC is presenting multiple productions this season, including “Fame, The Musical” and “High School Musical Jr.” Learn more at oceancitytheatrecompany.com.



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