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The Magic Is Coming! Winterfest of Lights Takes Shape at Northside Park

The holiday magic is taking shape at Northside Park! Take a sneak peek as crews prepare thousands of dazzling light displays for Ocean City's beloved Winterfest of Lights, transforming the park into a sparkling winter wonderland.

By AnneUpdated November 4, 20262 min read

Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md

It's beginning to look a lot like Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park in Ocean City! 🎄✨

We took a stroll through Northside Park this week and got a firsthand look at the holiday magic coming together! Crews are busy installing thousands of twinkling lights and festive displays that transform the park into a sparkling winter wonderland each year.

Ocean City's beloved Winterfest of Lights is a favorite holiday tradition, inviting visitors to wander through dazzling displays, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and make magical holiday memories.

And this year, there's even more to look forward to!

  • Pet-Friendly Wednesdays: Bring your four-legged friends along to enjoy the holiday lights with you!

  • Fire & Ice Nights: On Fridays and Saturdays, stroll through the snow arch, pose for a photo on the ice throne, and warm up beside the cozy bonfires.

  • Enchanted Evenings: Experience Winterfest in a whole new way! On select nights, climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage for a magical ride through the lights. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sparkle!

  • Coca-Cola Scavenger Hunt: Keep your eyes peeled for hidden Coca-Cola bottles throughout Northside Park for a chance to win a share of $2,000 in Coca-Cola merchandise!

Winterfest hasn't officially opened yet, but the excitement is already building! We stopped by to capture some behind-the-scenes photos as the displays were going up, and it's amazing to see the transformation taking place.

Take a look at our photos below for a sneak peek at the holiday magic coming to Northside Park!

Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
The view of the Christmas tree across the pond
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
Looks good enough to eat!
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
We're thinking a candy cane?
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
The big white tents which hold all kind of fin things to see and buy!
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
The Elf on the Shelf is waiting for you
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
Looks like a tunnel of lights to walk through!
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
Where the hot chocolate is served!
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
Maybe another candy cane?
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
It takes a crew to get all these lights up, in the right place and working, on time!
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
Who is going to be asked a certain question here this Winterfest?
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
More lights waiting to go up
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
Looks like a stocking waiting to be filled!
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
The creation of the tunnel of lights
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
What a view!
Winterfest of Lights Ocean City Md
Happy Winterfest everyone!

Winterfest of Lights takes place November 19th until December 31st. For times and more information, click here.

Anne

About Anne

Anne grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland, and came across Ocean City for the first time over 30 years ago and shortly after it became her permanent home. When time allows, Anne still loves to travel. She has been with OceanCity.com since September 2014.

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