Memorial Day weekend typically signifies the start of the summer season here at the Jersey Shore. We have already seen an uptick in summer rental occupancies thanks in large part to New Jersey reopening most of its businesses again. If you plan on visiting our shores this upcoming holiday, then may I suggest some fun Memorial Day weekend events to keep you busy?
Memorial Day Weekend Events at the Jersey Shore
Atlantic City
Booze Cruises – With no AC nightclubs open Memorial Day Weekend, Atlantic City Cruises offers an enticing option: a weekend booze cruise. Board one of their beautiful cruise ships at 7:30 pm on Sunday, May 30th (departure at 8:00 pm). Take a two-hour tour past Harrah’s and Golden Nugget. A DJ spins tunes while you grab a drink from the Cash Only bar. (No credit or debit cards accepted and no ATM on board.)
Can’t make it for a cruise on the 30th? How about the Memorial Day Booze Cruise departing from Historic Gardner’s Basin on Monday, May 31st? The cruise lasts from 10 pm to 1 am and includes a DJ, food, drink specials, and fun games while out on the water. Advance tickets only. Must be at least 21 years old to participate.
Resorts Casino Hotel – Resorts packed their weekend full of fun events for Memorial Day weekend. Join their slot tournament on Friday. Visit a kiosk anytime throughout the day on May 28th to pick a beach ball and possibly win as much as $50,000 to play the slots. Simply play the slots on the 28th and you might be chosen at random to win $500 in slot cash. Winners chosen every 15 minutes from active slot players on the floor. Play the slots anytime between now and May 28th to earn entries into Resorts’ Beach Ball Drop. They announce the 10 winners at 4 pm on may 28th for a $5000 slot cash prize.
Longport
Parade and Memorial Ceremony – Starts at 11 am. The parade route runs from 35th Ave to Ventnor and ends at Thomas B Park (28th and Oberon). Families are encouraged to join in the parade. Just dress yourself and your bikes/strollers up in your finest patriotic colors. Line-up starts at the playground located at 33rd and Atlantic at 10:45 am. No pre-registration required. A special memorial ceremony takes place at the park at 11:30 am.
Margate
The Margate Mother’s Association hosts their annual Margate Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 31st. Lineup for participants takes place at 9:30 am at Margate City Hall. The parade route runs along the parkway from City Hall to the All Wars Memorial on Ventnor and Mansfield Ave. If you wish to participate, dress up your bike or baby stroller in your best interpretation of a patriotic theme and line up. Prizes are awarded to the best decorated bike and stroller at the end of the parade.
Reminder: Margate’s Le Tour de Downbeach takes place the Sunday after Memorial Day weekend, on June 6th. There is still time to sign up. Good luck!
Ventnor
Memorial Day Ceremony – Come to the 911 Memorial (Boardwalk and Jackson Ave) at 10 am for a very special Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 30th.
Ventnor City Farmers Market – Ventnor’s summer farmers market takes place every Friday from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day weekend every year. It kicks off its 2021 season Friday, May 28th at Newport and Atlantic Ave from 8:30 am to 12 pm.
Summer Beach Jam Concerts – Another summer favorite kicks off its season over Memorial Day Weekend. That’s right. The Summer Beach Jam Concert season is back! Every weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day, enjoy a different musical act on Newport Avenue (behind the library). The Burnsiders start the season off right with their live concert from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Do not forget to purchase your Longport and/or Margate/Ventnor beach badges before you hit the beaches this summer. Get them by the end of May for half off. And please keep an eye out for turtles crossing the roads during nesting season at the Shore. Enjoy your stay at the Jersey Shore this summer!
Sherri Lilienfeld, Apex Prime Realty, Your Source for Jersey Shore Real Estate