Marking the begining of the holiday season, Ocean City's annual Winterfest of Lights begins tomorrow, November 15th. Located at Northside Park on 125th Street Bayside, the event will be open from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

On opening night, OC Elementry School "OC Stars" will preform various festive dance and song numbers for the grand opening ceremony. A surprise visit by Santa will cap off the night, along with a free train ride for all those attending. 

At the Winterfest Village, located inside a festively decorated heated tent, visitors will be able to browse the Yukon Cornelius Gift Shop,  enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and take the 10 minute train ride around the display of thousands of Holiday Lights. Santa will also be availible for family pictures until December 23rd.

Come and be dazzled by the festive lights and prepare for the most wonderful time of the year! Admission is $5 ages 12+ and free for all those under 12.

- Halie Lear