Colorful floral arrangements are part of the treasure guarded by these whimsical pirates at the Ocean City Flower Show. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City)
The Ocean City Flower Show will celebrate “Broadway in Bloom” from Friday to Sunday (June 6 to June 8) at the Ocean City Music Pier.
The annual show is presented by the Garden Club of Ocean City and features floral creations and displays from enthusiasts of all ages.
Awards are given in a variety of categories for artistic design and horticulture. This year’s theme encourages kids ages 3 to 14 to express their creative talents by designing a “Lion King” themed flower arrangement.
All others can create displays from the rest of Broadway and beyond. The event also features a small sales pavilion.
The public is invited to check out the beautiful displays. Show hours are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free (donations to the Garden Club are optional).
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDER 5K ON JUNE 14
The Emergency Responder 5-Kilometer Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, June 14, and registration remains open. Formerly known as the “Cop Chase,” the event now honors all first responders and will be staged from the Ocean City Civic Center (Sixth Street and Boardwalk). The 5-kilometer and 1-mile events start on the Boardwalk and finish on the OCHS track. Kids’ events will be on the field. Online registration and further information are available at www.ocnj.us/race-events.
Broadway performer Brian Stokes Mitchell, foreground, will perform at the Music Pier with the Ocean City Pops. (Courtesy of Delaware Public Media)MORE JUNE EVENTS:
JUNE 21 – Health, Fitness & Wellness Expo: The free event features health food, fitness classes, speakers, vendors and more from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier.
JUNE 21 – Antique Auto Show: More than 300 vintage vehicles will be on display from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Ocean City Tabernacle grounds (Sixth and Asbury) then move to the Boardwalk for a parade. For more information, visit jerseycape.aaca.com.
JUNE 22 – Brian Stokes Mitchell Performing With the Ocean City Pops: Two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will be featured in the opening concert of the 2025 Ocean City Pops summer season. He received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards for his star turn in “Kiss Me, Kate.” He also gave Tony-nominated performances in “Man of La Mancha,” August Wilson’s “King Hedley II,” and “Ragtime.” The show is at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
JUNE 23-24 – The Beach Boys: The 2025 Boardwalk Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier opens with four shows by the legendary Beach Boys. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Tickets are available at etix.com.
JUNE 29 – Ocean City Pop’s Opening Night Jukebox: Maestro Vince Lee will take concertgoers on a whirlwind tour of the wide variety of genres that the local orchestra is famous for. Show is at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Pier. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
JUNE 30 – Killer Queen: A premier tribute to the music of Queen begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are available at etix.com.
The Beach Boys will perform a total of four shows at the Ocean City Music Pier in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City)
