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Ocean City Kicks Off Holiday Shopping 'Earlier Than the Bird'

The event on Saturday (Nov. 23) includes shopping discounts, free coffee and a contest for shoppers dressed in their pajamas.

Ocean City invites shoppers to wear their pajamas, enjoy free coffee and take advantage of pre-holiday sales during the annual "Earlier Than the Bird" event 8 a.m. to noon Saturday (Nov. 23) at stores on Asbury Avenue between Sixth and 11th streets.

Shoppers are encouraged to wear their pajamas and compete in a best-dressed contest for free turkeys from Boyar’s Market .

The event will include free coffee and giveaways at Jon & Patty’s Bistro (Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue), Ocean City Coffee Company (Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue) and Starbucks (11th Street and Asbury Avenue).

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Sign up in stores to win up to $150 in gift certificates. Hang around for free horse-and-carriage rides and free photos with Santa downtown from noon to 3 p.m. on this special holiday kickoff day.

A list of store specials will be available to shoppers at the free coffee locations and at the Ninth Street gazebo. For details, visit oceancityvacation.com or call 1-800-BeachNJ.  

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