Ocean City To Celebrate 70 Years Of Night In Venice: See What's In Store

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Celebrate champions of all kinds on July 26 as Ocean City celebrates the 70th anniversary of its iconic Night in Venice.

This year's theme is “70 Years of Champions,” according to Night in Venice Planning Committee Chairman Dave Winslow.

The theme allows people to celebrate the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles or any other championship team, individual or group from the past seven decades.

“From our own high school to professional sports, we’ve been lucky to have seen so many champions,” Mayor Jay Gillian said. “This will be a fun year for Night in Venice.”

Entries are currently being accepted from all those who want to participate in the annual bayfront celebration. The boat parade and decorated bayfront home contests provide a chance to be part of the highlight of the summer season in Ocean City. Thousands of spectators line the bayfront, and thousands more attend private parties at homes along the route from the Ocean City-Longport Bridge to Tennessee Avenue.

The theme is always optional, and entries for boats and homes are currently being accepted online or by calling 609-399-6111. A spectacular fireworks display over the bayfront will return after the boat parade.