Night in Venice unfolded in spectacular fashion Saturday evening along Ocean City’s bayfront in front of tens of thousands of spectators who enjoyed the boat parade and colorfully decorated homes.
This year’s theme was “Summertime Vibes: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett.”
Following is a list of winning boats and homes announced by the city on Sunday.
BOAT RESULTS:
Best in show 25’ and over #223, GI Joe, Tortis, Life Gives You Limes, Make Margaritas
Best in show 24’ and under #244, That’s What Sea Said, Young & Beiswinger Families, It’s 5 O’Clock in Ocean City
Best Commercial #227, PHANTOM, Sea Philly, Flamingo Fever, Sea Philly River Cruising Tours
Best Non-profit #213, Reel Addiction, Eachus, Protect Our Coast
Best Decorated 25’ and over
1
st Place: #257, Shanti, Toner Family, Parrot Head Beach Club
2
nd Place: #249, Brook Sea III, Bob Brook, Jimmy Buffett
3
rd Place: #233, Lady Lou, Rising Tide Charters, LLC, Cheese Burger in Paradise
Best Decorated 24’ and under
1
st Place: #274, Perfect Timing, Richard Ciabattoni, Farewell To Jimmy Buffett
2
nd Place: #250, Heading West, Gillespie, Lost Shaker of Salt
3
rd Place: #258, The Jemmer, Alex Manna, Cheeseburger in Paradise
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Best Comic 25’ and over
1
st Place: #232, Reel Fun, Feel Fun Fishing, Margaretville
Best Comic 24’ and under
1
st Place: #275. The Grateful Fred, Fred Bornhardt, Cheeseburger in Paradise
2
nd Place: #278, Unnamed, Charles Carleton, 5 O’Clock Somewhere
3
rd Place: #220, At Last, Glen Marshall, Cheeseburger in Paradise
Best Musical 25’ and over
1
st Place: #269, Chief, Bob Lojewski, Buffet
Best Musical 24’ and under
1
st Place: #239, Dauntless 220, Peter Reed, Summertime
Most Original 25’ and over
1
st Place: #255, Eliza Gail, Daniel Higgins, “Cheesesteak” In Paradise
2
nd Place: #242, Marabella, Roberto Marques, It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere
3
rd Place: #229, Andiamo, Eric Angstadt, F1 Ocean City Grand Prix
Most Original 24’ and under
1
st Place: #247, Three Captains, Womer Family, Cheeseburger in Ocean City
2
nd Place: #245, Rockin N Reeling, Chris Leo, Margaritaville
3
rd Place: #219, Reel Nauti, Philip Maceno, Nor’Easter Nick Looks For His Lost Shaker of Salt
Colorfully decorated homes liven up the bayfront. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City/ Susan Allen)
HOUSE RESULTS (Number, Last Name and Theme):
Zone 1:
1
st Place: #65, Hornyak, Barbie’s OC Beach Blast
2
nd Place: #141, Yurgin, Margaritaville
3
rd Place: #145, Desrosiers, Wasting Away in Ocean Cityville
Zone 2:
1
st Place: #92, Greene, Wasting Away Again in Oceancityville!
2
nd Place: #133, Eni, It’s Always 5 O’Clock in Ocean City
3
rd Place: #157, McMahon, Parrot Heads
Zone 3:
1
st Place: #158, Kelly, A Cheeseburger in Paradise on Christmas Island
2
nd Place: #55, Kelly/Fitzpatrick, Squeeze Me Baby, one More Lime!
3
rd Place: #134, Colsher, Last Cheeseburger in Paradise
Zone 4:
1
st Place: #31, Hernandez, Paradise On Pleasure
2
nd Place: #19, Dimeglio, If Life Gives You Limes, Make Margaritas!
3
rd Place: #49, Walker/LoSasso, Parrot-dise on the Bay
Zone 5:
1
st Place: #79, Thornton, Hooked on NIV – A Tribute to OCMTC 65
th Anniversary
2
nd Place: #131, Rossiter, OCNJ is Where I’m A-Gonne Go When The Volcano Blows
3
rd Place: #89, Weber, Birds of a Feather – Flock Together
Elaborately decorated boats entertain the spectators on shore. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City/Susan Allen)
Zone 6:
1
st Place: #81, Myers, Ocean City – Buffett Style
2
nd Place: #104, Raganato, Reganatoville
3
rd Place: #39, Chiumento, Wasting Away in Deadpoolville
Zone 7:
1
st Place: #112, Miller, Fins Up!
2
nd Place: #99, Scanlons/Brandenberges, The Family Circus
3
rd Place: #100, McCarraher/Prettyman, Bonjour Olympics 2024!
Zone 8:
1
st Place: #118, Dorney, It’s 5 O’Clock Somehwere
2
nd Place: #122, Boyle, We Love Jimmy Buffett
3
rd Place: #114, Hurly, Cheeseburger in Jimmy’s Paradise
Zone 9:
1
st Place: #137, Maxwell, Chillin’ Like a Villian in OC
2
nd Place: #136, Hoffman, Encanto in Paradise
3
rd Place: #52, Marshall/Rombola, Lost Shaker of Salt
“The Parrot Heads” decorations fit in with the Jimmy Buffett theme.
Zone 10:
1
st Place: #36, Conner, Olympics Summer Games 2024 in Paris
2
nd Place: #50, Church, Cheeseburger in OC
3
rd Place: #151, Caricich, Flamingos in Paradise
Zone 11:
1
st Place: #88, Ruh, Jimmy Buffett King of Mardi Gras
2
nd Place: #140, Huber, Night in Nashville
3
rd Place: #32, Weigel, Yes, I Am A Pirate!
Zone 12:
1
st Place: #84, Votta, This Ain’t Texas
2
nd Place: #75, Hill, Margaritaville in OC!
3
rd Place: #165, Seeburger, Seeburgers in Paradise
Zone 13:
1
st Place: #82, Rafetto, To OC We Go, When The Volcano Blows!
2
nd Place: #38, Van Stone, Wastin’ Away in OceanCity-ville
3
rd Place: #155, Coluzzi, It’s Vienna’s Golden Birthday Somewhere
Zone 14 (Condo/Commercial):
1
st Place: #42, Bay Club Condos, It’s Always 5 O’Clock At The Bay Club
2
nd Place: #33, Harbor House, Wasted Away in HARBOR-Ritaville
3
rd Place: #51, Bay Village, Flamingo Bay
