30 contestants participated in the Baby Parade with trophies and prizes handed out for the best costumes and cutest contestants
The Wildwoods, NJ – July 30, 2026 – The Wildwoods, NJ announces the winners of the 2026 Wildwoods Baby Parade. The 116th annual Baby Parade took place on the Wildwoods Boardwalk on July 29, where 30 contestants dressed up in adorable costumes, competing in categories including Cutest Baby and Best Dressed.
A beloved tradition in the Wildwoods since 1909, the parade draws families from far and wide to share in the excitement and compete for coveted titles.
The 2026 winners are listed below:
Cutest Baby Boy (under 12 months)
1st Place – Kenny Condit, 10 months, Turnersville, NJ
2nd Place – Noah Torres, 5 months, Milmay, NJ
Cutest Baby Girl (under 12 months)
1st Place – Bella Bosnjak, 2 months, Wildwood Crest, NJ
2nd Place – Josephine Jackson, 10 months, Cherry Hill, NJ
3rd Place – Hailey Medina, 9 months, Pittsgrove, NJ
Individual Best Dressed
1st Place – Ireland Rose, 18 months, Doylestown, PA
2nd Place – Theo Jackson, 2 years, Cherry Hill, NJ
3rd Place – Maria Marino, 10 years, Wayne, PA
Best Themed Group
1st Place – “America 250 Birthday”, Nikoa Petronzi (7 mo), Akira Petronzi (8 yr), Kai Petronzi (12 yr), North Wildwood, NJ
2nd Place – “Andy’s Toys”, James Kilkenny (8 mo) & Colin Ghilino (7 mo), Kenilworth, NJ
3rd Place – “The Early Birds Club”, Henry (8yr), Cole(6yr), Jake(4yr), Wenonah, NJ
Small Float
1st Place – Olivia Rolden, 3 years, Ocean View, NJ
2nd Place – Lucy Rose Fischer, 13 months, Lakehurst, NJ
3rd Place – Noah Czibik, 22 months, Coatesville, PA
Large Float
1st Place – Matty & Mikey Lobley, 2 & 4 years, Deptford, NJ
2nd Place – Colt McAuliffe, 10 months, Schnecksville, PA
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
