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 offers over 70 live entertainment programs at 20 different venues throughout town — including music, magic, comedy, kids’ shows, and more — all leading up to a midnight fireworks display.

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

🎟️ Admission Buttons:
Buttons are your all-access pass to every First Night event!

• $20 per person if purchased by November 30

• $25 starting December 1

• Children under 2 are free
  Price includes service fees. Quantities are limited — buttons can sell out!

How to Get Buttons:

• Online: FirstNightOCNJ.com

• By phone: (609) 399-6111

• In person:

  • 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.
🎫 Will-call pickup starts the weekend of November 23 at City Hall.

Join 10,000 others who make First Night a yearly tradition — a safe, spirited, and unforgettable way to welcome the new year.