Get Ready For These April Events In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Counting down the days until Memorial Day weekend? You won't have to wait that long for a month full of Ocean City activities.

April in Ocean City means a month full of activities, including Girls Weekend, The Great Egg Hunt and the Doo Dah Parade. Here's what's on the schedule.

Girls Weekend

April 3-5

A Friday evening fashion show starts off a weekend of shopping and dining specials, accommodation packages, wellness classes and more — all showcasing Ocean City’s downtown Asbury Avenue shopping district. Follow updates on the Girls Weekend Facebook event page or on the event blog at www.oceancityvacation.com.

Breakfast with Bunny

8-11 a.m. April 4

At Jon & Patty’s Coffee Bar & Bistro, 637 Asbury Ave. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.

8-11 a.m. April 5

At Arlene’s On Asbury, 624 Asbury Ave.

8-11 a.m. April 11

At Yianni’s Café, 841 Asbury Ave. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.

The Great Egg Hunt

2:30 p.m. April 4 and 11

On the beach from 11th Street to 14th Street. Separate areas for age groups and children with special needs (14th Street). Arrive on time. Rain date is April 5 for the first egg hunt, April 12 for the second. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.

OC CON Super Hero Run

April 4

1 Mile & Kids Super Hero Obstacle Dash. Pre-register and learn more at www.ocnj.us/race-events.

OC Comic Con Book & Memorabilia Show

April 4-5

A weekend of vendors, cosplay, artist sessions and more at the Ocean City Music Pier. Visit ocnjcon.com for complete information.

Frozen Yogurt with Bunny

2-4 p.m. April 11

At Spoon & Sip, 838 Asbury Ave. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.

Easter Sunrise Service

6:30 a.m. April 12

A traditional non-denominational service by the sea at the Music Pier. All are welcome.

Dueling Pianos Show

noon April 12

The Philly Keys will be performing their hit dueling pianos show starting at noon in front of the Music Pier. The musicians will take a break for the annual Easter Fashion Promenade, then resume playing.

Easter Fashion Stroll

April 12

Come to the front of the Music Pier dressed in your Easter’s best to participate in the Fashion Stroll and meet the Easter Bunny. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Prizes awarded for Best Dressed Children, Teen, Adults and Family.

Doo Dah Parade

noon April 18

Welcome spring with this comedy parade complete with more than 300 basset hounds. Parade starts on Asbury Avenue at Sixth Street. It continues through the downtown and turns up to the boardwalk at 12th Street. Anybody interested in joining the parade can register at www.ocnj.us/Doo-Dah-Parade.

Mr. Mature America Pageant

7 p.m. April 18

Ocean City presents the Mr. Mature America Pageant for men 55 years and older at the Music Pier. Contestants compete in talent, poise and interview categories. Barry Williams, who starred as America’s most reliable big brother in the sitcom “The Brady Bunch,” will host the event and be available for special meet-and-greets.

Interested contestants can register at www.ocnj.us/mrmature. Reserve tickets at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or by calling 609-399-6111.

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