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After a long winter and rainy spring, Ocean City and Chamber of Commerce officials will finally turn a ceremonial wooden key to “unlock the ocean” for the season at noon Friday. The free public event provides an early start to Memorial Day weekend and welcomes a long-awaited summer. It takes place on the beach between the Ocean City Music Pier and Ninth Street. With the ocean officially open, a fully clothed entourage will then march into the water to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Business Persons Plunge. Details follow for other special events planned during the holiday weekend, including the city's Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 27.