Ocean City will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 15.
The ceremony will start at 12 p.m. at the Ocean City Tabernacle. The event brings the community together to remember Dr. King through words, song and dance.
One of the highlights is always the recitation of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech by the Rev. Gregory Johnson. The event will be followed by a complimentary soul food buffet luncheon at the Tabernacle.
Two residents, Jane French and Bill McMahon III, will be honored with Martin Luther King Community Service Awards.
Each year, the awards recognize volunteer activity and service to the Ocean City community. Both of these award recipients have been selfless and tireless in support of local residents. The Jan. 15 presentation will include much more on each of these exemplary residents, according to a news release.
Students from grades 7 and 8 at the Ocean City Intermediate School will be honored for their winning essays on the influence of Dr. King.
Volunteers are invited to join others nationwide in a Day of Service on Jan. 15 to honor Dr. King’s contributions.
Residents are asked to participate in a citywide cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon. Sign-up and supply distribution will take place at the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center, located in the Community Center, 18th Street and Simpson Avenue. To pre-register, call 609-399-6111, ext. 9711.
COMING UP THIS WINTER
WINTER WARRIOR FESTIVAL (Feb. 17): A new Presidents Day weekend event will bring families and local businesses together in the heart of winter.
The 2024 Winter Warrior Festival on Feb. 17 will be run out of the Ocean City Civic Center and include four components: an obstacle course race for children, a “Winter Warrior” obstacle course race for parents and individuals, team challenges such a fire-truck pull, and an indoor festival for participants and spectators. Visit ocnj.us/OCNJWinterWarrior for more information and registration.
MARKET MADNESS (March 9-10): The annual Market Madness days on March 9 and 10 will bring together all of Ocean City’s favorite stores under one roof at the Ocean City Music Pier for two days of pre-season shopping specials. The Music Pier will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
