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The ride’s over for Gillian’s Wonderland in Ocean City

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People of all ages returned to Ocean City’s entertainment landmark Sunday for one last tribute to childhood memories.

The boardwalk park is closed.
The boardwalk park is closed.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer

The Gillian family has been running amusements of one sort or another in Ocean City for 94 years. The Wonderland Pier was a family destination for generations, but Jay Gillian, the third-generation owner who is also Ocean City’s mayor, announced in August that it was no longer viable. He said he had tried his hardest but couldn’t make it work.

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