First Night Ocean City – New Year’s Eve Celebration

Ocean City’s beloved family-friendly New Year’s Eve tradition returns for its 32nd year!

First Night features more than 70 live entertainment programs across 20 venues throughout town, including music, magic, comedy, and kids’ shows. The celebration all leads up to a spectacular fireworks display at midnight, marking the perfect start to a brand new year.

The fun continues on New Year’s Day with the First Day 5K Boardwalk Run and the First Plunge into the Atlantic Ocean.

🎟️ Admission Buttons
Buttons serve as your all-access pass to every First Night event.
Tickets are $20 per person if purchased by November 30 and $25 starting December 1.
Children under 2 are free. Price includes service fees. Quantities are limited, and buttons may sell out.

You can purchase buttons:

• Online at FirstNightOCNJ.com

• By phone at (609) 399-6111

• In person at:
  • City Hall Welcome Center (861 Asbury Ave)
  • Roy Gillian Welcome Center (9th Street Causeway)
  • 46th Street Welcome Center (4500 West Ave)

Mail orders begin the week of November 25, and will-call pickup starts the weekend of November 23 at City Hall.

Join more than 10,000 people who make First Night Ocean City a yearly tradition — a safe, spirited, and unforgettable way to welcome the New Year at the Jersey Shore.

Make the most of your visit! Browse our full <a title=”Ocean City Events List” href=”https://staintons.com/events/”>Ocean City Events List</a> and stop by <a title=”Stainton’s Family of Stores” href=”https://staintons.com/”>Stainton’s</a> for some of the best <strong>shopping in Ocean City, NJ</strong>. We’re open year-round and filled with unique local finds.