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Plan Ocean City Christmas Parade

Tickets, parking, lodging pacing, visitor tips, and the official links that matter before you go.

Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 11 AM–1 PM along Coastal Highway (Old Landing Rd to 120th St) Free (verify)

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Dates and prices change—confirm with official sources before you book travel. Status uses US Eastern calendar dates for “today.”

Planning tips

  • Arrive before 10:30 AM for curb space.
  • Stay off the median—enforcement is real.
  • Bundle kids for December wind.
  • Stay afterward for Carousel family activities if offered that year.

Map (approximate)

Open larger map (OpenStreetMap) — Approximate location; confirm exact gate or venue with organizers.

Tickets & official links

Also see: FAQs · Overview

OCEANCITY.MD does not sell tickets or operate gate security. Confirm bag sizes, parking shuttles, and wristband rules on the official festival Help Center before you travel.

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