Ocean City’s 42nd annual Flower Show opens Friday and runs through Sunday on the Ocean City Music Pier.
Admission to the show is free, but visitors are encouraged to leave a voluntary donation to support the event.
The theme for artistic floral designs is “O for a Book and a Shady Nook” — with displays capturing the titles of such classics as “Treasure Island” and “The Jungle Book.” There will also be a huge exhibit of horticultural favorites such as roses, orchids and African violets.
This show is a treat to see, whether you’re a “green thumber” or just enjoy colorful, imaginative displays.
Show hours are 2 to 9 p.m. Friday (May 30), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday (May 31) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday (June 1). Flower Show schedules are available at local florists, at the information center, ground floor of City Hall or by accessing gardenclubocnj.wordpress.com. The Ocean City Music Pier is on the Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace (between Eighth and Ninth streets).
The weekend in Ocean City continues on with a handful of other events:
SHRINERS PARADE: The Lu Lu Temple of Philadelphia will visit Ocean City for its annual vacation outing this weekend. On Sat., May 31, the Shriners will parade on the Boardwalk from 5th to 12th St. starting at 1 p.m. The Parade will feature music, marching units and floats. The Shriners group, led by Potentate Leonard R. Gold, supports children’s hospitals in the Philadelphia area and throughout the country. They have been visiting Ocean for over 30 years.
BARKS ON THE BOARDS: On Sunday June 1, the Humane Society of Ocean City will be holding its annual “Barks on the Boards” event. The event will have dog games for your best friend to participate in from 10:30 a.m. until noon. All the dogs will be allowed to walk up on the boardwalk from Sixth Street to 14th Street, followed by fun contests at the Civic Center practice field. The contests will be hosted by Eddie Davis from 96.9 FM Light Rock and feature categories such as best tail-wagger. All proceeds benefit the animal residents at the shelter and some of the dogs up for adoption will be on hand to say hello. Registration is $10 per dog and starts at 10 a.m. at the Ocean City Civic Center practice field located at 6th and the Boardwalk. There will be plenty of parking and each registered dog will get a gift bag. For additional information, please contact the shelter at 609-399-2018
THE 4TH ANNUAL FIREFIGHTERS RELAY FOR LIFE TOURNAMENT: The event will be held on Sun., June 1 at the Ocean City Municipal Golf Course, 2600 Bay Ave., with a shotgun start 8:30 a.m. A luncheon at Di Orio’s in Somers Point is included in the $35 tournament fee. (Luncheon guests welcome for $10). This is a casual, Par 3 golf course, ideal for the whole family. The $35 fee benefits the American Cancer Society. To register, call Chris Wildman, 609-412-6663.
“DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA”: The Cape Shore Chorale program starts 3 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 30th and Bay Ave. Directed by Scott Breiner, the Chorale will perform choral music associated with dance from the 1920s to the 1970s. Guest soloists will be two locals, Lexis Petrella, soprano and guitarist Carlos Bedaya. There will be light refreshments. Funded by Ocean City Home Bank Charitable Foundation and the New Jersey Council of the Arts.) Call (609) 861-2311 or visit www.capeshorechorale.org.
