Travel Advisory: Maryland State Firefighter’s Parade

OCEAN CITY, MD (June 15, 2025): The annual Maryland State Firefighter’s Parade will take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with the parade starting at 1:30 p.m. Residents and visitors should expect road closures, parking restrictions, and increased pedestrian activity in the downtown area during this time. To accommodate the parade, the Town of Ocean…

Statement from Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan: By Approving Permits, Maryland Department of Environment Is Willfully Ignoring Every Shred of Feedback From Those Who Will Be Directly and Most Significantly Impacted By the ill-conceived US Wind Project

Ocean City, MD – (June 9, 2025): After the Maryland Department of the Environment announced that it would move forward with issuing permits and approvals for construction of the offshore wind project off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan issued the following statement: “It is unconscionable to believe that the Maryland…

Ocean City, MD Implements New Beach Canopy Regulations to Enhance Safety and Accessibility

Ocean City, MD – (June 4, 2025): The Town of Ocean City has officially passed new beach regulations prohibiting tents and limiting canopy use on its beaches, effective immediately. This ordinance aims to enhance safety, improve visibility, and ensure a more enjoyable experience for all beachgoers. Under the new policy, tents—defined as any structure with sides—are…