OC to offer two fireworks displays for July 4th

OCEAN CITY, Md. – Ocean City is celebrating the 4th of July with two simultaneous fireworks displays.

Festivities at Northside Park, located at 125th Street and the bay, will kick off at 8 p.m. with DJ musical entertainment by Radio Ocean City, followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

On the south side of town, guests can head to the Ocean City Boardwalk for a celebration kicking off at 8 p.m. with DJ Kutt at the Caroline Street Stage. The fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m.

Parking at the Inlet will remain the same for the holiday, but the rate will increase to $6 per hour for the day. Visitors are reminded that parking is extremely limited at both fireworks locations, and significant traffic delays are expected after both shows.

Coastal Highway bus service will be available from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m., with all-day ride passes offered for only $4. The West Ocean City Park & Ride on Route 50 is another option, offering free parking and $4 ride all day shuttle service downtown to and from Dorchester Street and St. Louis Avenue. This service will be available from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.