It appears the spring special events calendar will receive a shakeup in 2025, with another large-scale event in the works to replace the traditional Cruisin weekend.
While more information will be provided later this fall, both the Town of Ocean City and Special Event Productions have announced changes to their spring special event lineups, in what appears to be an attempt to bring a new attraction to downtown Ocean City in 2025. The Cruisin Ocean City event, which was originally scheduled for mid-May, will move to May 1-4, while Springfest, which is traditionally held the first weekend in May, will move to April 24-27.
“The schedule change is part of an overall effort to expand our shoulder seasons,” City Manager Terry McGean said in a statement Wednesday. “We do hope to add a new event the weekend of May 16-17 and will make an announcement as to what that event is in the coming weeks.”
When asked this week if another C3 Presents concert is being planned for the mid-May weekend, Ocean City Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo said he “can neither confirm nor deny” it. He said once a contract is signed, more information can be provided.
“But we’re anticipating another large event,” he added. “So we have to shuffle the calendar.”