Margate celebrated Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26, with a parade up Ventnor Avenue to Bocca.
America Sign Language (ASL) Santa led the way, along with Miss New Jersey 2022 Augustina Mallous; Leslie’s Dance Studio dancers, who performed in front of Bocca; the Playgroups Plus “Candy Express” students, walking and riding in their decorated golf carts; cartoon characters Buzz Lightyear and Minion rode high above the streets in Margate’s 5-ton Storm Truck. Atlantic County Utilities Authority CNG pickup truck delivered Supercan, and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Atlantic City Division marched the parade route. Lucy the Elephant (the inflatable version) glided down Ventnor Avenue and the 95.1 WAYV / 100.7 WZXL van played holiday tunes. Afterwards, children enjoyed a complimentary slice of pizza and beverage at Bocca, along with a wrapped Wawa cookie and craft kit. USADJ Karaoke offered Holiday Songs Karaoke and the Margate Mothers Association will be offered a free holiday craft.
Photos by Steffen Klenk
