Travel Advisory: Ocean City Air Show

(June 9, 2023) The Town of Ocean City will be hosting the OC Air Show this weekend, which means large crowds, traffic delays (both vehicle and pedestrians), restricted parking, and road closures in the downtown areas.

Street Closures

The displays, ground exhibits, and reserved parking will start to be set up on June 9 from 12th Street to 20th Street. All, or portions of these streets, will be closed and barricaded from June 9 -11 except for 15th Street to 17th Street which will remain closed until approximately noon on June 12.

Starting at 5 p.m. on June 9, the City Hall parking lot located at 301 Baltimore Ave will be closed to the public.

Parking

Many private lots will be offering parking at a demand-based rate if public parking is hard to find. The Town of Ocean City offers paid parking at the inlet lot and the following municipal lots:

• Worcester St., between Baltimore Ave. & Philadelphia Ave.

• Somerset St. & Baltimore Ave.

• Dorchester St. & Baltimore Ave.

• N. Division St. & Baltimore Ave.

• N. Division St. & St. Louis Ave. (small lot)

• 4th St. & Baltimore Ave.

• 61st St. & Coastal Hwy., (bayside)

On-street parking is expected to be limited due to the road closures near the event site. If you would like to learn more about parking in the Town of Ocean City, visit our website at https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/oceancity- parking/.

Public Transportation

Ride Ocean City’s municipal buses, which travel along Coastal Highway. A $4 Ride-All-Day pass allows you to ride from 6 a.m.- 3 a.m. the next morning.

City bus drivers can take you down to the South Division Street Transit Center or the North End Transit Center or anywhere in between. The $4 pass can be transferred to one of the Park & Ride buses at the West Ocean City Park & Ride facility no additional cost. The West Ocean City Park & Ride located at 12848 Ocean Gateway also offers free parking.

On June 10-11, the Express Beach Bus Shuttle for special events will be operating. The express shuttle will transport you to and from the following two locations.

• West Ocean City Park N Ride to/from 17th Street and Baltimore Ave. The Express Shuttle will run approximately every 20 mins from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• 40th Street- South Convention Center parking to/from 18th Street and Baltimore Ave. The Express Shuttle will run approximately every 20 mins from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Following the conclusion of the air show, bus riders should anticipate heavy vehicular congestion that could delay bus services. To learn more about local public transportation options or to follow along on the interactive bus stop map, visit https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/public- works/transportation/

Delays, congestion expected

The Town of Ocean City recommends arriving before 9 a.m. to get ahead of the traffic. You can make a day of it and enjoy everything the boardwalk has to offer and along with exploring the Air Show exhibits. Exhibits will be set up in the Inlet Parking Lot and from 12th Street to 20th Street along the Boardwalk.