Coronavirus News & Updates

As actions, information, and directives change, we will update this article to help you keep up-to-date on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting life in Ocean City. Please return for State and Local information. See our COVID-19 Resource page for further details. While we know everyone is experiencing hardships as we maneuver through these unprecedented times, OceanCity.com is striving to bring some happiness to you. For views of Ocean City both old and new, visit our Ocean City Dreamin' page. We will have info on performances by local Ocean City artists and imagery that will bring back great memories until we see each other again.

Local Changes

Ocean City Convention Center Closed - Event Status Restaurants still offering carry-out and/or delivery - Status

Town of Ocean City Announcements Pertaining to Coronavirus

Town of Ocean City Coronavirus Information Page

Springfest - Canceled Town of Ocean City Tax Sale – Postponed 7TH Annual Walk for Kids – Postponed Crab Soup Cook-off – Canceled Easter Sunrise Service – Canceled Inlet Lot – Closed Tow truck inspections scheduled for April – Postponed Boardwalkin’ for Pets – Postponed Maryland International Kite Festival – Canceled Art League of Ocean City’s First Friday, April 3rd – Canceled Special Olympics Torch Run – Canceled Island to Island ½ Marathon – Canceled Ocean City playground structures – Closed Mobile MVA Bus Services – Suspended until further notice CPRCNA – Canceled Beach & Boardwalk – Closed as of 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22 (This closure will remain in effect thru April 30, 2020, at which time it will be re-evaluated based on the status of the global health crisis.) Eagle’s Landing Golf Course – Closed until further notice Public access to City Hall, the Convention Center and Northside Park’s Recreation Complex – Closed until further notice All Boardwalk Comfort Stations (Restrooms) – Closed until further notice Ocean City Transportation: In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, please use public transit for essential travel only, and, if you must use public transit exercise social distancing. By reducing unnecessary travel and keeping our distance from one another public transit becomes safer for those who depend on it and for those who operate it. Winter Bus Schedule has been extended. No overnight bus service Friday and Saturday night; bus service is limited to 6:20 a.m. to 11:35 p.m., frequency of service is approximately every 40 minutes; ADA paratransit service remains available during the same days and hours as Coastal Highway Beach Bus service Ocean City Business/Rental License – Deadline has been extended to June 30th. No penalty/interest. RTB Dance & Epic Tour – Canceled RTB All Star / College Nationals – Canceled MCAP – Postponed Ocean Bowl Skate Park – Closed until further notice Pooch Palooza Dog Festival – Postponed Archery Tournament – Canceled Ocean City Bridal Show (April 5th) – Postponed to May 17th Easter Bunny Funshop (April 11th) – Canceled Beach Cleanup (April 4th) – Postponed Walk MS – Canceled Smithsonian Magazine Day – Canceled Komen More than Pink Walk – Postponed Ocean City Police Department: Until further notice, no taxi inspections will be scheduled and no permit renewals or fingerprinting/photographing will be done. No one will be penalized for having an expired permit (this year’s expiration date); or an expired medallion on their vehicles (this year’s date). These events will resume at a future date with no penalty or increase in fees. Ocean City Sportsman Expo – Canceled Roland E. Powell Convention Center & Visitors Center – Closed City Council meetings – Modified Indoor Programs at Northside Park & Satellite facilities – Suspended Events, Meetings & Conventions at the Convention Center – Suspended and/or Postponed Ocean City Spring Clean Up/Bulk Pick Up – Canceled