Friday, May 25, 2018

Today in the Wildwoods - Friday, May 25, 2018


Memorial Day Weekend 2018 is finally here!

The coming days are packed with events and activities. Below is a quick rundown of events and activities in the Wildwoods today...

Morey's Piers Hours

Surfside Pier: 6 p.m. to midnight
Mariner's Pier: 6 p.m. to midnight
Adventure Pier: 6 p.m. to midnight


Today's Events

Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony
It's time to get your feet sandy! Come join us to officially start the summer season at 12 noon on the Andrews Avenue beach next to the Wildwoods Convention Center. A large, ornate key will be used to 'unlock' the ocean, along with tourism and city officials, guest speakers and more than 300 elementary school children with kites in the air. This event is FREE to attend. For more information, call 609-729-9000.

Wildwoods International Kite Festival
The largest kite festival in North America held on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center.  Event begins on Friday at noon with the Unlocking of the Ocean media event outside of the Wildwoods Convention Center.  Festivities following include opening of the kite sales tent, a Friday night social via the local kite club and the 9 p.m. illuminated kite fly.  Saturday includes the silent and loud auctions (open to all) and Saturday & Sunday include the flying of large inflatable kites, sport kite demo's, team flying as well as family games.  Monday features the World Indoor Kite Competition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center.  FREE to spectators.  For more info call 732-822-4884 or visit www.SkyFestivals.com.

Regional Gymnastics Championship
Wildwoods Convention Center. The United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs will hold a regional gymnastics championship featuring competitions on the floor, balance beam, uneven bars and vault. The competitions will be choreographed to music and prizes will be awarded. Exhibition will be held 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday; Competition is 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday; and 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $20 for adults; $10 for children. 609-704-9700  or visit www.usaigc.com.


Coming Up...

Saturday, May 26

* Boardwalk Craft Show
* Wildwoods International Kite Festival
* Downtown Wildwood Farmer's Market Season #5 Kickoff
* Regional Gymnastics Championship
* Memorial Day Parade & Candlelight Vigil

Sunday, May 27

* Boardwalk Craft Show
* Wildwoods International Kite Festival
* Run to Remember 5K
* Wildwood Crest Summer Concert Kickoff
* Regional Gymnastics Championship

Monday, May 28  -  Memorial Day

* North Wildwood Memorial Day Ceremony
* Wildwood Memorial Day Ceremony
* Wildwoods International Kite Festival

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