"Earlier Than the Bird" Nov. 17 in Ocean City

OCNJ Daily

"Earlier than the Bird" attracts lots of families. (Courtesy Chamber of Commerce).

Ocean City’s “Earlier Than the Bird” event is your holiday wakeup call inviting one and all to come out and shop downtown for pre-holiday savings at all of your favorite shops. The morning of Saturday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon, is when shoppers can find great deals at stores on Asbury Avenue from Sixth to 11th streets. The shopping extravaganza is sponsored by the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce. Shoppers are encouraged to wear their pajamas, and free turkeys will be awarded for the best dressed. Join the fun downtown for great shopping savings, free coffee at Jon & Patty’s, Sixth and Asbury, Ocean City Coffee Company, Ninth and Asbury, and Starbucks, 11th and Asbury, and free standard donuts from Drip N’ Scoop, 10th and Asbury. Sign up in stores to win up to $150 in downtown gift certificates and giveaways from downtown shops. The “Earlier Than the Bird” turkey mascot will be present, along with Santa to make the day extra special. Hang around for free horse and carriage rides from noon to 3 p.m. on this special holiday kickoff day. For details, visit www.oceancityvacation.com or call 1-800-BeachNJ.