Military Appreciation Days

P. O. Box 2468

Myrtle Beach, SC  29578

843-918-1188 info@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

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Military Appreciation Days

May 1 - 31, 2011

Join us for Military Appreciation Days in Myrtle Beach during the entire month of May!  We’re celebrating military men and women – active duty, reserves and National Guard – and veterans from every service branch.  Look for military discounts all month from hotels and restaurants, along with concerts, special events, celebrities, the big parade and family activities, primarily in downtown Myrtle Beach. 

• Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, May 25-27, Ninth Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard

• Memorial Day Parade, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 28, Ocean Boulevard

• Military exhibits, family activities and more, Saturday afternoon, May 28, Ninth Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard

• 60th Annual Sun Fun Festival Kickoff, with concerts, celebrity appearances and fireworks, Saturday evening, May 28

• 5K Run/Walk – 8:00 a.m., Sunday, May 29, Grand Park (Wheelchairs start at 7:55 a.m.)  Click for the route map and additional details and the registration form, or register on-line.  Enjoy this morning run/walk around The Market Common and Grand Park, beginning at Crabtree Memorial Gym.  It's free for active duty, reserves and veterans, or $20 for civilians. 2010 RACE RESULTS

• Memorial Day Ceremony, 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 30, Myrtle Beach Convention Center Plaza

• Military Appreciation Days Ceremony, 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 30, Valor Memorial Garden, The Market Common

Military Appreciation Days are sponsored by the City of Myrtle Beach, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, the Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and PGBA, LLC.  We hope you enjoy your visit!