Easter Sunday, Best Dressed Contest on the Atlantic City Boardwalk at Steel Pier
Monday, April 9th, 2012
The Harvey family won the "Best Dressed Family" award on Easter Sunday.
ATLANTIC CITY — The annual Atlantic City Easter Best Dressed Contest was held on the Boardwalk in front of the world-famous Steel Pier on Sunday afternoon, April 8.
The event was co-sponsored by the Steel Pier, Resorts Hotel-Casino and the city of Atlantic City.
Steel Pier president Tony Catanoso (left) and Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford
Prizes were awarded to the best dressed family, and children from infants up to 15 years old.
The Easter Bunny arrived around 1pm, greeting the public, posing for photos and giving away goodie bags to all the kids. Jim “The Singing Lifeguard” Craine and the Atlantic City All-Stars provided the entertainment, and Billy McCullough was the Master of Ceremonies.
To see a video of the event, click here. Video and still shots by Lew and Christine Steiner.
The Steel Pier is in the midst of a 3 ½ year renovation project that will see eight new rides, about five new food-and-beverage areas, new games, attractions and shows arriving soon.
The Best Dressed Easter Contest winners are as follows:
Boys Ages 0-5 years (tie) — Sayair Branch & Valdre Forbes
Girls Ages 0-5 years— Aazodia Duff Brown
Boys Ages 6- 10 years — Bob Trombetta
Girls Ages 6- 10 years — Savannah Forbes
Boys Ages 11- 15 years — Daniel Saroop
Girls Ages 11-15 years — Maria Gobea
Family — The Harvey Family
Bob Trombetta, winner of Best Dressed Boy (aged 6-10) with event emcee Billy McCullough
Event emcee Billy McCullough with Best Dressed Girl (aged 11 to 15) Maria Gobea
