Traffic patterns to be altered temporarily Saturday for OC Christmas Parade

OCEAN CITY, Md. – With the Ocean City Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, officials have released a traffic advisory.

Set up for traffic changes will begin at 7:45 a.m., with the full traffic pattern scheduled to take effect by 9 a.m. The parade begins at 11 a.m. with an extended route from Old Landing Road to 120th Street.

Southbound lanes of Coastal Highway from 100th Street to 125th Street will be closed for the parade and spectator viewing. Additionally, northbound lanes will be reduced to allow for two-way traffic.

Motorists can expect traffic delays before, during, and immediately after the parade.