OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Ocean City Police Department announced travel advisories ahead of the annual Maryland State Firefighter’s Parade scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The parade will start at 1:30 p.m. in downtown Ocean City, prompting multiple road closures, parking restrictions, and increased pedestrian activity. Traffic patterns will change starting at 11 a.m. Parade participants will stage in the Inlet Parking Lot.
Parking will be restricted from Row D southward to make space for fire trucks and parade vehicles. The parade route begins at 14th Street, continues north on Baltimore Avenue, and ends at 30th Street. During the parade, the northbound lanes of Baltimore Avenue will close to general traffic and be reserved for parade participants. Drivers heading northbound will be directed to detour west on 15th Street.
Parking restrictions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and include Baltimore Avenue between 12th and 31st Streets, 15th Street between Baltimore Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue, and 12th Street between Baltimore Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue. Police expect heavy pedestrian traffic along the parade route and encourage attendees and drivers to plan accordingly.
The department emphasizes public safety and cooperation to ensure the event runs smoothly. For additional information, residents and visitors can check the Ocean City Police Department website.
