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Festival weekends compress Inlet lots but rarely match July saturation—municipal buses help along Coastal Highway when seasonal routes expand. Park once and walk the vendor zone. Read overnight rules if you bar hop after evening music.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Visit Ocean City
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.
