From the Editor
With beach chairs and umbrellas in tow, thousands will head to the beach this Memorial Day weekend. Balls and frisbees will be tossed through the air as little ones work diligently on sandcastles, toting buckets of water up and down the sand. Merchants will serve up ice cream cones, pizza, fries, and more. It’s here, at last – summer has arrived!
The start of the summer season at the Jersey Shore comes with great fanfare. Five thousand beach balls will be dropped over the Atlantic City Boardwalk, the ocean will be ceremoniously unlocked, and in Ocean City, business owners will plunge into the waves in full office attire. Fireworks will explode in the night sky, Ferris wheels will spin, and merchants will be busy, to say the least, as hundreds of thousands flock to the Jersey Shore.
Shore Local has all the area’s events and happenings, including Memorial Day observances and parades. Be sure to also peruse through Wahoo, Shore Local’s entertainment section, outlined in yellow. Whitney’s Weekly Picks highlight the week’s largest and best area happenings. Live music calendars, outdoor concerts, and much more are within these pages.
Memorial Day is a time to reflect on and honor those who have fought and sacrificed their lives for our freedom. It offers us a pause, a moment to reflect and express our gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Read “The Real Meaning of Memorial Day” on page 32, which illustrates what these heroic soldiers endured to preserve our freedom.
As we enjoy the festivities and the unofficial start of summer, let us not forget the true significance of Memorial Day. While beach balls fly and children laugh, let us also take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have given everything for our country. Their courage and dedication ensure that we can enjoy these precious moments of peace and happiness with our loved ones.
Whether you are year-round, seasonal, or weekender, you can count on Shore Local to keep you in the know. We will continue to spotlight the people, places, and events that make our community the place to be this summer.
Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend and God Bless America.
Peace & Love,
Cindy
