The City Pulse
with Whitney Ullman
There are some really fun things happening this holiday, so make sure to support your local venues and get your tickets in advance so you don’t miss out on any fun! Oh and feel free to tag me in your photos and videos.
Who: Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Steel Pier
Where: Steel Pier
When: Saturday, April 8
Time: 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Tickets: $16.95
Website: www.SteelPier.com
Enjoy a great morning with the family at the Steel Pier’s Annual Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Children 12 and under that purchase a breakfast will receive a FREE ride wristband valid from noon until closing April 8.
What: The Disco Easter Eggstravaganza
Where: Boogie Nights at Tropicana Atlantic City
When: Saturday, April 8
Time: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Website: www.boogienightsusa.com/atlantic-city
Hippity hop down to Boogie Nights and party with all the bunnies! DJ Gabor will be spinning the best of the 70s & 80s all night long & Mr. Boogie will be tossing prize-filled Easrer eggs to the crowd!
What: Easter Sunday Best Dressed Contest
Where: Steel Pier
When: Sunday, April 9
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Tickets: FREE TO REGISTER
Come dressed in your best to the Steel Pier’s Best Dressed Contest. If you’re going to register, make sure to arrive by 1 p.m. at the Waterside Pavilion.
What: 147th Atlantic City Easter Promenade & Best Dressed Contest for Adults
Where: Showboat Resort on the Spirit Stage at the Spirit Bar
When: Sunday, April 9
Time: Noon
Everyone is invited to enter the contest. Must be 21 and older and be at the Showboat Spirit Bar by 11:30 a.m. to register. This event invites adults to dress to impress for the chance to win a prize in six different “Easter Best Dressed” categories. They are as follows: Man, Woman, Couple, Senior, Miss NJ Contestants and Best Easter Hat.
What: Easter Egg Hunt at Lucky Snake
Where: Lucky Snake at Showboat Atlantic City
When: Sunday, April 9
Time: 8-9 a.m.for kids under 5, 10-11 a.m.for kids over 5
This Easter Sunday, the Showboat Hotel has a jam-packed lineup of events including a FREE Easter Egg Hunt that features thousands of eggs, as well as $100 game card grand prizes, plush filled easter eggs and other exciting prizes. Registration starts at the Spirits Bar.
What: Ocean City’s Easter Fashion Stroll
Where: In front of the Ocean City Music Pier
When: Sunday, April 9
Time: 1 p.m.
Judging begins at 1 p.m. so please be there prior. Anyone is welcome to enter this FREE event. Prizes will be awarded to Best Dressed, Children, Teen, Adults and Family. Plus, a fun fact is the Philly Keys dueling pianos will perform at noon to kick off the festivities.
What: Back to the 80s
Where: Borgata’s Music Box
When: Sunday’s in April
Time: 4 p.m.
Website: www.borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/the-music-box/back-to-the-80s
This Back to the 80s tribute show will take over Borgata’s Music Box every Sunday in April and feature your favorite songs from the artists of that decade.
Who: Comedian Margaret Cho, Live and Livid Tour
Where: Borgata’s Music Box
When: Friday, April 14
Time: 9 p.m.
Comedian Margaret Cho makes a stop at Borgata for her Live and Livid Tour. Her shows tend to sell out, so get your tickets.
What: Bubbles & Pearls
Where: Renault Winery & Resort
When: Friday, April 14
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Website: www.renaultwinery.com/events/bubbles-pearls
Experience a champagne and seafood extravaganza called Bubbles & Pearls, complete with an array of under-the-seas delicacies and a wine and champagne bar.
What: The Doo Dah Parade
Where: Asbury Avenue & Sixth Street in Ocean City
When: Saturday, April 15
Time: Noon
This annual parade will feature more than 300 Basset hounds, a procession of marching bands, floats, and a Grand Marshal. This years’ Grand Marshal will be Mickey Morandini from the Phillies who will take pictures and sign autographs after the parade.
What: “My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis”
Where: Ocean Casino Resort
When: Saturday, April 15
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.TheOceanAc.com
“My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis,” produced by Anthony Wilkinson, will take place at Ovation Hall, and will be a laugh out loud interactive fiasco comedy of errors.
What: “The Golden Girls Murder Mystery”
Where: Resorts Starlight Room
When: Saturday, April 15
Time: Two shows 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Website: https://resortsac.com/entertainment/golden-girls-murder-mystery
Your favorite ladies from the 80s are back with “The Golden Girls Murder Mystery” at Resorts Starlight Room. As part of the fun, there will be several opportunities to take selfies with the characters (and a fun race to see who can get them all first), hidden clues, and even an opportunity to get your mugshot. Once the performance begins, you will become part of the action as you play detective and try to solve the mystery.
What: Smithville Art Walk sponsored by Underground
Where: Historic Smithville
When: Saturday, April 15
Time: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Featuring more than 75 local artists, it will be a fun-filled day of shopping and live music. If it rains, then it will move to Sunday.
What: The Great Day Fest presented by Dirty Politics
Where: Showboat Resort in Atlantic City
When: Sunday, April 16
Time: Noon – 10 p.m.
Website: www.DirtyPoliticsUsa.com
The annual Great Day Fest presented by Dirty Politics will take place at Showboat Resort in Atlantic City from noon to 10 p.m. featuring over 30 performers, over 50 vendors, live music, giveaways and much more.
Whitney Ullman, Stockton University graduate, and founder of gotowhitney.com is known as a “go to” resource, content creator, reporter, and influencer with established credibility in Atlantic City, The Jersey Shore, Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. With over 6 million views on her social platforms, she created TheCityPulse.com as a go-to lifeline for all things happening in the city!
