From the Editor
This Fourth of July, fireworks will light up the coastline as children parade down the block with bikes decked out in red, white, and blue. Beaches will be overflowing with sunbathers and surfers as flags wave with pride in celebration of America’s birthday.
July fourth weekend is one of the busiest at the Jersey Shore and we certainly know how to rise to the occasion. From our pristine beaches to premier entertainment and five-star dining, Atlantic and Cape May Counties truly have it all. The waterways and back bays delight boaters and fishermen alike while the boardwalks offer thrills, fun, and delicious treats.
In the evening, you can feel the pulse of life vibrating up and down the boardwalks as Ferris wheels light up the night sky and rollercoasters offer thrills of joy. Arcades, mini golf, local treats, and ongoing debates about “jimmies vs. sprinkles” fill our summers with memories we can’t forget. All of our senses come to life in the summer, especially our taste buds! The aroma of freshly baked pizza, overflowing popcorn, and crispy french fries alone makes me hungry.
Nights settle down with blankets on the sand and fireworks bursting in the sky. Nearly every town in South Jersey offers a remarkable show to commemorate this wonderful weekend.
Kennedy Park in Somers Point and Faunce Landing in Absecon are just two of my favorite spots that offer multiple vantage points of the fireworks. You can look one way and see Atlantic City’s fireworks and turn your head north to enjoy Margate and Ocean City’s shows.
This issue of Shore Local is packed with features about the people, places, and events along with the columns you have come to love.
From stories of shipwrecks, events and entertainment listings to new shore town modes of transportation, there is something for everyone throughout these pages.
Did you know that a crucial Revolutionary war battle was fought here in South Jersey? Read about the Battle of Turtle Gut that occurred on June 29, 1776 just off the coast of Wildwood Crest.
Thanks for sharing your summer with us. Here’s to hoping you enjoy it as much as we do.
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Peace & Love,
Cindy
