Travel Advisory: Maryland State Firefighter’s Parade in Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, MD

The annual Maryland State Firefighter’s Parade will take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with the parade starting at 1:30 p.m. Residents and visitors should expect road closures, parking restrictions, and increased pedestrian activity in the downtown area during this time.

To accommodate the parade, the Town of Ocean City’s Public Works Department will implement a modified traffic pattern beginning at approximately 11:00 a.m. Parade staging will take place in the Inlet Parking Lot, with parking restricted from Row “D” southward to allow room for fire trucks and participants to line up safely.

The parade route will travel northbound on Baltimore Avenue, beginning at 14th Street and ending at 30th Street. During the event, Baltimore Avenue’s northbound lanes will be closed to general traffic and open only to parade participants. Vehicles traveling northbound will be detoured west on 15th Street.

Parking will be restricted starting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, in the following areas:

– Baltimore Avenue between 12th Street and 31st Street
– 15th Street between Baltimore Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue
– 12th Street between Baltimore Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue.

Traffic delays are expected in and around the parade route. Those traveling northbound and not attending the parade are encouraged to use alternate routes, such as Philadelphia Avenue starting at 9th Street or St. Louis Avenue, to avoid congestion.

Pedestrian traffic will also be heavy, especially along the parade route, as families and spectators gather to enjoy the festivities.

The Ocean City Police Department encourages everyone to plan ahead, be patient, and, most importantly, stay safe. Whether you’re here to cheer on your local firefighters or simply passing through, please remember to Walk Smart, Drive Smart, and Bike Smart. Let’s work together to make this a safe, fun, and family-friendly day in Ocean City!

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