A Look Back at Ocean City
By Fred Miller
The Ocean City Baby Parade can be traced back to August 10, 1901, and Ocean City’s first Baby Show. Frank E. Darby and John Glaspell decided that what was missing in Ocean City was a way to showcase the many beautiful babies who lived or summered here. Since Glaspell managed the Casino Pier on the boardwalk, the men decided the pier would be the perfect place to hold Ocean City’s first Baby Show.
Forty-six babies entered making the show a great success. Gold medals were presented to the prettiest, cutest, and fattest baby. According to the Ocean City Daily Reporter, it was “the greatest attraction that has yet been provided for summer visitors.”
With its slogan of “America’s Greatest Family Resort” and world-famous boarddwalk as the venue, Ocean City is the perfect place for a baby parade.
The 111th annual Ocean City Baby Parade will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021. The march will begin at 10 a.m. at 6th Street and the Boardwalk.
