The Ocean City BABY PARADE will be held at 5 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 8th. Route will be from 6th to 12 Sts. on the Boardwalk. To register your child, stop at the Music Pier Information Center, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Call (609)-525-9300 for information. See full story about Parade at www.ocnj.us.
Other entertaining upcoming special events scheduled include the 51st annual Boardwalk ART SHOW (Aug. 2-4) featuring leading artists throughout the Northeast, call (609) 525-9310, see full story at www.oceancityartscenter.org. The exciting and humorous PAMPER SCAMPER Baby Race, (Aug. 6) for babies up to 15 months, is set for 9 a.m. registration and 9:30 a.m. start at the 6th St. Beach. Free, call (609) 525-9300.
(Aug, 7) The world famous MISS CRUSTACEAN Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant and KING OF KLUTZ Crab Races, 1 p.m., 6th St. Beach, see full story at www.ocnj.us. Plus the City's second annual SAND SCULPTING Contest, 9 a.m. at the 6th Street Beach. Both events are free with prizes awarded.
(Aug. 6) America's NIGHT OUT Against Crime, with free carnival style fun for the whole family, is set for the 6th St. and Bay Ave. Richard Grimes Sports Complex from 5 to 9 p.m. It is sponsored by P.B.A. Local #61. The event is open to the public and designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, underscore anti- crime programs and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships. Activities scheduled in Ocean City include a dunk tank, face painting, inflatable play sets, flat TV screens with the latest games for children and carnival games with prizes for children. The event is free with refreshments available at a minimal cost.
Other upcoming August events include (Aug 1-3) The 13th Annual ART OF SURFING Exhibition, Ocean City Music Pier, free. Hours Thurs. 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. Noon to 10 p.m. A family event featuring original artwork by surfing's biggest names, live music, and an opportunity to meet artists from across the country. Call (609) 744-3229.
(Aug. 4) The Philadelphia ORCHESTRA BRASS in concert sponsored by the Friends of the Pops, 8 p.m. at the Music Pier. Tickets $20/$12. Hear celebrated musicians perform the world's greatest brass music. Tickets at Music Pier Box Office, (609) 525-9248.
(Aug 4) DIANE BISH TV organist presents "The Joy of Music" at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. at 7 p.m. Free. Call (609) 399-1915 or visit www.OCTabernacle.org. (Aug 5) UBERBOY , an Ocean City Theatre Co. production; Little Bobby Roberts is determined to thwart school bullies and become the greatest Superhero of all time. 10:30 a.m. at Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. All tickets $10, call (609) 525-9248 or www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.
(Aug 5) The MARSHAL TUCKER Band- 7:30 p.m. at the Music Pier. A blend of rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, country and gospel helped establish this Southern Rock Super Group in the early 70s. The band has garnered numerous platinum and gold albums. Tickets are $35 through TicketMaster 1-800-745-3000 or at www.ticketmaster.com.(Aug. 6) LATIN NITE with the Ocean City Pops, 8 p.m. Music Pier, with pianist Erikson Rojas and Mexican baritone Luis Ledesma. Tickets $15/$10. Sponsored by O.C. Board of Realtors.
(Aug. 8) Ocean City Historical Museum presents "Songs and Stories of Old Sailing Days" 7 p.m., performed by Mathew Dodd at Stainton Senior Center, 17th and Simpson Ave., as part of the Museum's Summer Lecture Series.
Ocean City Repertory Theater, 813 Asbury Ave. presents "It's Tough Being a Prince" a modern adaption of Sleeping Beauty, July 31, Aug 1 at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. For reservations call (609) 457-6686. Milk and cookie reception follows show.
Coming Soon: The Miss Ocean City Pageant Aug. 10 at 7 p.m., Music Pier. Tickets $15, available at the door. Call (609) 602-7545. Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club.