In less than 24 hours, Cinco De Mayo will be here, and there are a ton of events going on in South Jersey as well as Philadelphia.  So, with all the events going on, where are the places to be locally?

Cinco De Manayunk

This annual event takes place in Manayunk and tickets are $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door.  The event begins at 12 and continues on until 7 PM.  Included in your ticket price is 2 drinks (your choice) as well as a roast pig and mexican buffet from 2-7 PM.  Throughout the day, there are other drink specials going on as well. For tickets and other event details, click here.

Beer Fest at the Ballpark

The 5th annual beer fest at the ballpark takes place at McFaddens in Philadelphia.  This fun event takes places 2PM – 7PM.  The event offers over 30 craft beers for Cinco de Mayo and beer tasting takes place all day.  In addition, there are VIP tickets for sale, and the Kentucky Derby will be on TV as well.  Beer Fest at the Ballpark will also offer a Mexican Buffet.  For tickets and other details, click here.

Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl on South Street

Another not to be missed event for Cinco de Mayo! This event  offers $3.50 beers and other drink specials.  The pub crawl includes 10+ bars such as Paddy Whacks, Manny Browns, the Irish Times, the Dark Horse and others.  For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.

There are many events going on this year in  Wildwood New Jersey.  For many South Jersey families, Memorial Day Weekend kicks off a nice start to a wonderful and fun filled summer.  It is the first time we all get a day off from work, can pile into the car and drive down the parkway to Wildwood New Jersey!

So, what is on the lineup for events in Wildwood on Memorial Day Weekend?

May 25th-May 27th: Wildwood International Kite Festival

The International Kite Festival is one of the more memorable annual events that everyone loves to attend this year in Wildwood.  Going on all weekend, the beaches in Wildwood New Jersey are filled with tons of people showing off all the kites that have waited all year to fly.  This is a great time to enjoy the beach, weather and meet new friends in North Wildwood.  The Wildwood International Kite Festival happens every year and for more information on the event and details, you can click here.

May 26-May 27: State Gymnastics Championship in Wildwood New Jersey

This event is a fun event to attend in Wildwood New Jersey!  The event takes place over two days between the hours of 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM.  The cost to attend this event is $12 for Adults and $6 for Children.  The State Gymnastics championship is another annual event that takes place in Wildwood New Jersey and attracts a rather large crowd.  In fact, if you are planning on going to this event, it is ideal to start looking at your rental arrangements sooner rather than later, as many Wildwood hotels and motels fill up. For more information on this event, and to purchase tickets, click here.

May 27: Wildwood Crest Summer Kickoff Concert

On Sunday, make sure to attend the Wildwood Crest Summer Kickoff Concert.  This event, which is FREE takes place from 7:30 PM-9:30 PM.  The outdoor concert is always a fun time entertaining with rock and roll music from the 50s till today.  Bring your blankets and beach chairs to enjoy this great outdoor concert in Wildwood New Jersey!

May 28: Memorial Day Ceremony in Wildwood New Jersey

The Memorial Day Ceremony is a not-to-be missed event beginning at 10 AM on May 28th.  This is another FREE event where you can watch the Ceremony at Veterans Monument. This event is held on the last day to really complete your fun long weekend from Memorial Day in Wildwood.  Keep in mind, throughout the weekend, many shops, restaurants and the boardwalk will be open for business, so do not miss out on all of the events that are going on in Wildwood this Memorial Day weekend!

On Saturday, April 7 families with little ones can take part in two different Easter egg hunts taking place throughout the island. On the beach in North Wildwood at 19th and 20th Avenues, children 11 and under can pick-up eggs and collect prizes at the Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Down the beach at Lincoln Avenue, children ages 1-12 can dig through the sand to find eggs containing a toy. Keep an eye out for the golden egg at the Greater Wildwoods Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt. Both events begin at noon.

On Easter Sunday, April 8, Morey’s Piers hosts its Opening Day & Easter Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – bringing out the kid in all of us including rides, food, entertainment and “Pick an Egg” for the kids.

Also on the boardwalk at 23rd Avenue, Ed’s Funcade Easter Egg Hunt will be taking place from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. with chances to win great prizes.

All of the Wildwoods Boardwalk eateries, shops, games and arcades will be open for a full weekend of fun. Head to the Wildwoods April 7 and 8 for a weekend of FREE Easter festivities sure to please the entire family!

For more information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732

(This Article was taken from www.WildwoodsNJ.com

There are quite a few events in North Wildwood throughout the year.  In the last weekend of April 2012, many people will flock to the Spring Motorcycle Rally in Wildwood.  The Cape Classics Motorcycle Club presents this annual event located at the intersection of Oak and Atlantic Avenues in Wildwood.

Event Details

The Spring Motorcycle Rally will take place April 27th through April 29th and will feature a variety of vendors to accommodate all motorcycle enthusiasts.  On Sunday, the “Ride the Wave Motorcycle Run” will be featured starting in Camden.  This event will benefits the families of fallen public safety workers.  This will take place at 10 a.m and will end in Wildwood, New Jersey.  For more details on the event, you can call 609.729.8870 or you can click here.