From Royale Lynn to Def Leppard: Boardwalk Rock 2025 Day 1 Delivers
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From Royale Lynn to Def Leppard: Boardwalk Rock 2025 Day 1 Delivers
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David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor
May 18, 2025May 18, 2025
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window.zone_load_1348399132 = function(z, d) { if (!d.count) document.getElementById(‘zone_load_1348399132’).style.display = ‘none’; };On May 17, 2025, Ocean City, Maryland, erupted into a vibrant celebration of rock music as the inaugural Boardwalk Rock Festival launched its first day at the Ocean City Inlet Beach and Boardwalk. With approximately 55,000 tickets sold, fans from the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area and beyond flocked to witness a powerhouse lineup headlined by Def Leppard, with electrifying performances from Rob Zombie, Halestorm, Bush, and a diverse array of acts across the Thunder, Bolt, and Lightning stages.
Despite Friday night’s torrential downpours and tornado warnings, Saturday’s sunny skies and mid-80s temperatures crea