Unlocking of the Ocean & Business Persons Plunge | Ocean City Events | Stainton’s

Name: Unlocking of the Ocean & Business Persons Plunge | Ocean City Events | Stainton’s
Start: 2026-05-22T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-22T13:00:00+00:00
Location: 9th street Beach

May 22, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Unlocking of the Ocean & Business Persons Plunge – Ocean City, NJ

The Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Persons Plunge is a long-standing Ocean City tradition that marks the unofficial start of the summer season. Held on May 22, 2026 at noon at 9th Street Beach, participants don business suits, grab briefcases, and march into the ocean to the sound of Pomp and Circumstance in a fun and lighthearted ceremony that welcomes warmer days ahead. It’s a crowd-pleasing spring event that draws spectators, locals, and visitors alike for a uniquely Ocean City moment on the beach.

Event Details
Date: May 22, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: 9th Street Beach, Ocean City, NJ
Event Category: Community Event / Seasonal Tradition

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