Winterfest of Lights Opens November 19 in Ocean City: A 50-Foot Musical Tree, Free for Children 11 and Under
Northside Park in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, opens Winterfest of Lights on November 19, running nightly from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. through January 2, 2027. The town's tourism bureau notes this is the festival's 34th year. The park is at 200 125th Street.
A free opening ceremony takes place November 19 at 5 p.m., with a performance by the OC Stars, remarks from the Mayor, and the official flipping of the switch by Delmarva Power. This year's display is anchored by a 50-foot musical Christmas tree, with new installations including a snowflake arch, a walk-through beach ball, and a giant illuminated cupcake, plus hot chocolate, a fire pit, a gift shop, and Santa photos through December 23.
Special nights run all season: Fire & Ice Nights every Friday and Saturday add live entertainment, with professional ice carvers on December 4, 11, 18, and 26; pets are welcome on Wednesday evenings; and Enchanted Evenings carriage rides on select dates require reservations. Three children's rides and a trackless train operate in the park, with unlimited ride wristbands at $6 per child.
Admission is $6 plus fees for guests 12 and older and free for children 11 and younger. The season closes with fireworks at midnight on December 31 and a 7 p.m. downtown celebration on January 1.
Source: Town of Ocean City, Maryland
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Photo: 图：Ocean City冬季灯节灯饰（市旅游局官网图）
