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Yes—parades, fireworks, and the Ocean City Air Show routinely close or clog streets near the Inlet and downtown, forcing temporary bus reroutes. Allow extra walk time from alternate drop points and read Town alert feeds the morning of headline events. Parking once uptown and busing south often beats driving into a closed grid.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Visit Ocean City · MDOT SHA
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
