Military Appreciation in Myrtle Beach
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In Myrtle Beach, we the utmost respect for the military and this is evident through the upcoming Military Appreciation Days, which will take place during May and over the Memorial Day Holiday.
Events for May 29 feature a parade on Ocean Boulevard and a number of activities at the former Myrtle Square Mall site, including:
· Celebrity meet-and-greets with Nathan Kress of “iCarly,” Savannah Outen of “Hannah Montana,” Jasmine Richards of “Camp Rock,” Drake Bell of “Drake and Josh,” Tiffany Thornton of “Sonny with a Chance” and Debby Ryan of “Suite Life on Deck”
· Performances by headliners Mitchell Musso of “Hannah Montana” and Jordin Sparks of “American Idol” (season 6 winner)
· Fireworks
· Food, arts and crafts vendors
In addition, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with local and national veterans groups to bring wounded veterans from Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., to the Grand Strand for a relaxing weekend with their families and caregivers.
Events will include:
Friday, May 28
• Golf Tournament: 8:00am Shotgun, Whispering Pines Golf Course
• Military Family Games Competition Begins
• Welcome Address: 5:00pm, Grand Park Stage
• Military Bands and Choirs: 5:15pm, Grand Park Stage
• Festive Brass Band: 7:30pm, Grand Park Stage
Saturday, May 29
• 5k Run: 8:00am, Crabtree Gym (Wheelchair race starts at 7:45am)
• Golf Tournament: 8:00am Shotgun, Whispering Pines Golf Course
• Kids Fishing Tournament: 9:00am, Grand Park Lake
• Ocean Boulevard Parade: 10:30am
• Military Games Family Competition: 12:30pm
• Kids Zone Activities: Open at 12:30pm, Grand Park
• Recruiter Expo: Open at 12:30pm, Grand Park
• Military Exhibits Area: Open at 12:30pm, Grand Park
• Combat Cuisine Cook-off: 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Grand Park
• 282nd Army Victory Band Family Picnic: 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Grand Park
• Military bands and Other Entertainment: 1:00pm, Grand Park
• Regional Talent: 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Grand Park Stage
• Blue Aces Air Force Band: 7:30pm, Grand Park Stage
• Concert on the Mall: 2:00pm, Kings Highway site
Sunday, May 30
• Prayer Service: 9:00am, Pyler Park
• Kids Zone Activities: Open at 12:30pm, Grand Park
• Recruiter Expo: Open at 12:30pm, Grand Park
• Military Exhibits Area: Open at 12:30pm, Grand Park
• Battle of the Gospel Choirs: 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Grand Park Stage
• Regional Gospel Acts: 6:30pm to 9:00pm, Grand Park Stage
• Laser Show: 9:00pm, Grand Park
Monday, May 31
• Nose Art Display Ribbon Cutting: 2:00pm, Warbird Park
• Museum Ribbon Cutting: 3:00pm, Base Recreation Center
• Memorial Day Program: 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Valor Memorial Garden
• Kids Zone Activities: 3:00pm, Grand Park
• Evening Concert Series at Grand Park Stage
• 6:00pm: Regional Band
• 7:00pm: Andrew Thielen Big Band Concert
• 9:00pm: Fireworks
For details on concerts, events, military discounts, performers, displays and the parade visit MilitaryAppreciationDays.com .
And remember, if you need to book a room for the weekend, we have the best vacation deals in Myrtle Beach!
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