Veterans of that campaign were honored at the Mad Batter, Jackson Street, Wednesday, Dec. 5.
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Congress Hall Celebrates 6th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Concert
Congress Hall became a haven for families as it lit up Friday night for the holidays. Transforming into its own winter wonderland, Congress Hall was infused with holiday spirit and decorated from head to toe with Christmas trees, wreaths and garland. This year the Congress Hall Christmas tree was a 30-foot Blue Spruce Evergreen with… Read more »

47th Annual Christmas Parade
Unseasonably warm weather made this year’s 47th Annual Christmas Parade a delight for young and old. Crowds lined the parade route along Broadway, West Perry and Carpenters Lane. And a good time was had by all. The winners are listed by categories below. [nggallery id=149] Decorated Fire Trucks First Place #90 Tuckahoe Second Place #70… Read more »

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Mild weather drew an unusually large and enthusiastic crowd Friday Nov. 30 for the Annual Cape May City Christmas Tree Lighting held at Rotary Park. City officials, the Cape Harmonaires and a special visit from a jolly old man in a red suit highlighted the event. [nggallery id=148]

Annual Congress Hall Christmas Tree Donated by Local Man
Local Man Donates 30 foot Tree for Annual Congress Hall Holiday Celebration Congress Hall’s Christmas tree is a time honored Cape May tradition. This year’s tree was donated by Mr. John Gerolstein, a local resident of Cape May. Workers cut down the 30-foot Blue Spruce Evergreen on Monday, November 19th and then transported it the… Read more »

MAC Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Physick Estate
The first of Cape May’s three Christmas Tree Lightings took place Saturday at the Physick Estate grounds. The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts event kicks off the holiday season on the Island and kids were thrilled to see Santa arrive just in time to pull the switch and light the giant tree. Visitors could also… Read more »
Aftermath of Sandy
City Manager Bruce MacLeod attributed Cape May’s good fortune to two things – the eye of the storm passing just north of us 2.5 hours in advance of high tide and wind shifts which kept tidal surges at bay.

Merchants Decorate Mall with a Touch of Whimsy
The Decor Committee for the Mall merchants did a bang up job again this year. Individual stores created scarecrows to adorn the Mall. Hay bales, pumpkins and corn stalks added the finishing touches. [nggallery id=142]

Annual Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat on the Mall a Howling Success
Thousands of little Trick-or-Treaters descended the Washington Street Mall Sunday, Oct. 21 for the Mall Merchant’s annual event. Following Trick-or-Treat, the Cape May’ Halloween Parade got underway and brought out the best and the worst in scary and whimsical masqueraders. And the winners are: 012 Cape May Annual Halloween Parade Final Awards List Special Awards… Read more »
Fall in Cape May – Something for Everyone
The leaves do not turn on Cape Island as fast as they do further north. It is generally late November, more often December, before the frost hits the pumpkins or the Christmas lights. The temperatures, especially this Fall, have been warm enough to enjoy fishing on the beach as well taking in the last vestiges… Read more »