The first of two Easter egg hunts in Ocean City drew thousands of children and family members to the beach on a March day that saw a high temperature of only 42 degrees.
The Boardwalk Merchants Association sponsors the annual events, which are free to all children age 7 and under, and the promotion worked — the Ocean City Boardwalk saw summer-like crowds despite the winter-like weather.
Palm Sunday weekend marks a traditional opening to the spring season in Ocean City with Playland’s Castaway Cove and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier opening a limited number of rides on weekends and conducting their popular half-price ticket sales (purchase online from Playland or Gillian’s).
The second Easter Egg Hunt is set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, with a rain date on April 5.
The event takes place on the beach between 11th and 14th streets.
Separate areas are set up for egg-hunters in five different age categories: 2 years old and younger, ages 3-4, age 5, age 6 and age 7.
Participants are asked to be prompt as the hunt goes quickly.
A series of “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” opportunities from 8 a.m. till noon continues at the following dates and downtown locations.
- Sunday, March 29: Arlene’s on Asbury. Also on March 29: Yoasis, Yogurt with the Easter Bunny, 2-4 p.m.
- Saturday, April 4: Jon and Patty’s Coffee Bar and Bistro
