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Festival crowds compress Boardwalk-adjacent lots and Coastal Highway segments similar to a busy summer Saturday, but with cooler weather. Park once and walk, or use municipal buses when they run expanded seasonal routes. Avoid blocking vendor load zones on side streets.
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.
