WOMEN VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY

Please Join Us on June 12 to Honor Women Veterans

Mayor Leonard Desiderio invites the community to attend Sea Isle City's second annual Women Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony on Friday, June 12 at 10:00 AM at Veterans Park (JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue). In the event of rain, the ceremony will move inside the Community Center (4500 Central Avenue). The ceremony will feature guest speakers, local dignitaries, patriotic hymns, and prayers for our nation's female soldiers and veterans. During the ceremony, there will be a presentation from South Jersey’s Quilts of Valor organization and a memorial wreath honoring our women veterans will be placed at the Memorial Fountain. On June 12, 1948, President Truman signed the Women's Armed Services Integration Act which allowed women the right to serve as permanent members in the United States Armed Forces. Although, there are nearly 2-million women who are U.S. veterans, this date is not yet recognized nationally; however, New Jersey is among the few states that do recognize this important day – and Sea Isle City is proud to honor our women veterans every June 12.

GUARDED BEACHES

Only Enter the Ocean When a Lifeguard is Present

As is the case each year, the start of the summer season includes a limited number of beaches where lifeguards are on duty. Starting Saturday, June 13 Lifeguards will be located on the following beaches: 28th, 32nd, 34th, 38th, 40th, 43rd, 51st, 54th, 59th, 61st, mid-block between 64th and 65th, mid-block between 71st and 72nd, 75th, 81st, mid-block between 86th and 87th, and 92nd Street. Through the month of June, the number of guarded beaches will increase – however, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol reminds everyone that you should never enter the water unless a lifeguard is present. For more information about guarded beaches in Sea Isle City, go to https://sicbp.com/ and click the “Beach Info” link on the homepage.


For a Complete List of Guarded Beaches click here.

TURTLES CROSSING

Please Watch For Turtles Crossing Our Busy Streets

While driving, please be on the lookout for female diamondback terrapin turtles crossing the road searching for higher ground to nest their eggs. Please use caution when entering traffic, keeping both the turtle’s and your own safety in mind. If you wish to help a turtle cross the road, first notice which direction she is heading, and then pick up the turtle by her shell on her sides or back – and always think “safety first” whenever you step into the road. 

If you find an injured terrapin or a turtle has created a nest on your property, please call Sea Isle Terrapin Rescue at 609-263-7358.

SKIMMER FESTIVAL

Sea Isle City’s Division of Tourism will host their Annual Skimmer Festival on Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21

Saturday, June 20:

• Seaside Vendors Market, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Skimmer Food Court at JFK & Pleasure Ave: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Free Family Activities at Excursion Park: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Sunday, June 21 (Father’s Day):

• Antique Auto Show on the Promenade (north of JFK Boulevard): 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 
• The Piney Pickers will perform on the Promenade at JFK: 10 AM to 12 noon.
• Auto Show Awards Ceremony: 1:00 PM.
• Antique Auto Parade: 1:30 PM. The parade will run south on Pleasure Avenue (44th to 93rd Street) and then north on Landis Avenue (93rd to JFK).


For more information about the Skimmer Festival Weekend, please call the Sea Isle City Tourism Office at 609-263-8687.


For More Information on Skimmer Festival Saturday click here.


For More Information On Skimmer Festival Sunday click here.

CAMPAIGN UNITES COASTAL COMMUNITIES

Sea Isle City says YES to Beaches

As you may have seen on Sea Isle City's social media, we have joined the American Coastal Coalition #YEStoBeaches 2026 campaign, along with members across the country to publicly support America's beaches. This campaign gives our country's coastal communities a unified voice. 129 million Americans live within 50 miles of the coast. Our beaches protect communities from storms, power local economies and ecosystems, and belong to all of us. This summer we will be campaigning for the issues that matter most: economic & environmental impact, storm protection, community highlights, and direct calls to action for you and our representatives in Congress. Love your beach? Help us save the shore. Find more information by visiting www.americancoastalcoalition.org/yestobeaches2026.

PATRIOTIC DRONE SHOWS

Celebrate America’s 250th on June 30 or July 7

The City will be hosting two Patriotic Drone Shows to help celebrate America’s 250th Birthday. The shows will feature patriotic imagery with a Sea Isle flair! Both shows will be accompanied by music. 


The first show will take place on Tuesday, June 30 at 9:00 PM. The show will take place over the marsh to the left of the kayak launch facing Dealy Field. The best viewing area for this show is anywhere at Dealy Field, whether it be standing near the kayak launch or sitting on a blanket in the middle of the soccer field.


The second show will take place on Tuesday, July 7 at 9:00 PM. The show will take place over the Ocean near Excursion Park. The best viewing area for this show is along the promenade between 39th & 44th Street, on a blanket in Excursion Park, or the beach on either side of the 40th Street Restricted launch area.


These shows are made possible by “CMC Land of the Free, Celebration 250” Grant Program. This initiative reflects a shared commitment across Cape May County to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence through meaningful, locally driven celebrations that honor our Nation’s history while showcasing the unique character of each community. For more info about this free event, please phone 609-263-8687.

BIKE DECORATING CONTEST

Children & Their Families Are Invited To Join The Fun on July 2

Sea Isle City’s Tourism Office will host the 3rd Annual Bike Decorating Contest at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 2, at Excursion Park, where kids can show-off their decorated bicycles, tricycles, wagons, scooters and strollers – and compete for prizes. All family-friendly decorative themes are welcome (patriotic, superheroes, sports, animals, etc.). Families can register in-person on July 2 starting at 9:45 AM. Judging for individual entries (age 12 and under) will take place starting at 10:00 AM; and “Family” entries will be judged from immediately following the individual entries. No motorized bikes or scooters please! For more info about this free event, please phone 609-263-8687.

BEACH TAG ART CONTEST

Kids Up to Age 17 Can Submit Artwork for 2027 Beach Tags

Children, up to age 17, are invited to participate in Sea Isle City’s 2027 Beach Tag Art Contest, which is now underway. During the contest, four unique designs will be chosen for Sea Isle’s 2027 beach tags (Seasonal, Winter Holiday, Saint Patrick’s Day, and Veterans). Each child who participates must choose one of the four categories, and they can submit only one piece of artwork based on that category. Submissions can contain no more than four colors.


 All artwork must be submitted on an official contest template and accompanied by a contest entry form and a signed waiver, which can be found on the “Departments / Beach Tag” page at www.seaislecitynj.us, in the lobby of City Hall, and in the Sea Isle City Welcome Center. Entries can be mailed or hand-delivered to the Tax Collectors Office, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 233 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243. All entries must be received by Friday, September 4, 2026. Winners will be announced during the September 22 City Council meeting. For more info, phone 609-263-4461, ext. 1214. Winners will be recognized at Community Day in May 2027. 


For Entry Form and Template click here.

ADULT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS

Teams Wanted For Five Saturday Morning Tournaments

Men and women, age 18 and older, are invited to form teams and enter Sea Isle City’s Summer Basketball Tournaments, which will take place on the following dates:


Saturday, June 13: Braca Family Women’s Basketball Tournament

Saturday, June 20: Dave Farina Men’s Basketball Tournament

Saturday, June 27: Steve Libro Men’s Basketball Tournament

Saturday, July 11: McCann Family Women’s Basketball Tournament

Saturday, July 25: Bill Liddell Men’s Basketball Tournament


The registration cost is $200 per team for these 5-on-5, double elimination, one-day competitions. Teams of up to eight (8) players can register via Sea Isle City’s “Rec Desk” page (seaislerec.recdesk.com). Each tournament will take place on the JFK Boulevard Basketball Courts starting at 9:00 AM. Each team will be given commemorative jerseys to wear during the tournaments; and professional officials will ref each game. Prizes will be given to the winning teams. To learn more about Sea Isle City’s Adult Summer Basketball Tournaments, please phone the Recreation Office at 609-263-0050.

JITNEY RIDES AVAILABLE JUNE 12 AND 13

Daily Jitney Rides Return on June 19

Catch a ride this weekend on the jitney on Friday, June 12 from 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM and Saturday, June 13 from 3:30 PM to 3:00 AM. Starting on Friday, June 19, the jitney will return to its daily summertime schedule: Sunday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM and Saturday from 3:30 PM to 3:00 AM. The fee is $3 from 3:30pm to 11:00 PM and $4 from 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM. Children who are 5 years old and younger can ride at no cost while sitting on an adult’s lap. The jitney route is from 29th to 94th street north and southbound on Landis Avenue. To catch a ride on the jitney, simply flag down the driver. The driver will stop at any corner (except JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue). For more information, go to https://visitsicnj.com/jitney-information-1 or call 609-513-0312.

TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION

REMINDERS

Keep Sea Isle City Beautiful,

Put Trash In Its Place 


The “Summer” Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule is now in effect, with two curbside collections each week on the following streets:

• 1st to 44th Street = Wednesdays & Saturdays
• 45th to 70th Street = Mondays & Thursdays
• 71st to 94th Street = Tuesdays & Fridays

Sea Isle City’s Trash & Recycling Drop-Off Area (aka: “The Depot”) is open 7-days a week (except some holidays), from 7:15 AM to 2:45 PM, for regular trash and recycling drop-offs. Bulk Trash is not accepted at The Depot. For more info about trash and recycling, please phone the DWP at 609-263-6000.

RECENT PHOTOS

Have You Seen What's Been Happening?

Click the Links Below to View Recent Photos Taken in Our Community 

Bestselling Author of Historic Fiction, Kate Quinn, Visited the Library on June 6

Catholic Daughter's Annual Fundraiser was on June 6

A Special Pre-season Beachcombing Tour Took Place on June 8 in Townsend Inlet

VFW Post 1963 Auxiliary Hosted Vineland's New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Veterans For Lunch & a Beach Day on June 10