Ocean City Doo Dah Parade Plans In Place With 'Brady Bunch' Star

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Greg Brady goes from Marcia to marshal. "Brady Bunch" star Barry Williams will serve as grand marshal of the 2020 Doo Dah Parade and emcee of the Mr. Mature America Pageant.

Patch reported in November that Williams was set to take both roles. But Ocean City made it official with a Monday announcement.

Registration is now open for individuals, groups or businesses who want to participate in the Doo Dah Parade. The parade features unusual entries such as beach chair drill teams and fan clubs of comedians. Sign up at www.ocnj.us/Doo-Dah-Parade.

The parade begins at noon April 18. The annual tribute to humor travels from Sixth Street to 12th Street on Asbury Avenue and then turns to the Boardwalk and goes back to Sixth Street on the Boardwalk.

The Mr. Mature America Pageant will take place at 7 p.m. April 18 at the Music Pier. The pageant features men 55 and older, combining self-deprecating humor with nostalgia.

Mr. Mature includes competitions in talent, judge's interviews, poise and appearance, and on-stage questioning. Williams will ask the on-stage questions.

If you have what it takes to become Mr. Mature America or know someone who does, register at www.ocnj.us/mrmature or call Michael Hartman at 609-525-9284 for more info. The deadline for signups is March 15.

Mr. Mature tickets will go on sale Thursday. Tickets will be available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by calling 609-399-6111 or at Ocean City’s welcome centers at City Hall and on the Route 52 causeway.

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