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Maryland and regional school release dates drive June Senior Week and late-August family shifts—Worcester County schools follow state calendars that overlap with Delaware and Pennsylvania visitor mixes. Crowds do not vanish when one state ends summer; multi-state traffic keeps Coastal Highway busy through Labor Day. Shoulder bargains return when most districts are back in session.
Sources: Worcester County · 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.
