Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular destinations for Memorial Day weekend 2011, and no wonder, there is always a lot going on and the beaches in the area are world famous.
During the weekend Myrtle Beach, SC, celebrate active military members and veterans live entertainment, activities and much more.
Here is a run down of the events for the weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend Parade
Saturday, May 28, 2011
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Starting at 27th N. and heads south to 9th Ave. N.
Myrtle Beach’s Memorial Day Weekend Parade 2011 promises to be bigger and better than ever with lots of exciting parade floats, colorful balloons and music!
The parade Grand Marshal 2011 is no other than U.S. Senator, John McCain.
Sun Fun Festival Kick Off
Saturday May 28, 2011
Downtown Myrtle Beach, between 8th and 9th Ave. N.
Right after the Memorial Day Weekend Parade it’s time to kick off the 60th Annual Sun Fun Festival. You will have the opportunity to meet ‘n greets stars and celebrities or watch live performances by various Disney® and Nickelodeon® stars! In addition to all the great talent, there will be food, arts and crafts vendors, and an array of military appreciation activities and displays.
Meet n’ Greet from 1 pm – 6 pm
Matthew Timmons from Suite Life on Deck, Zendaya Coleman from Shake It Up, Jake T. Austin from Wizards of Waverly Place, Spiderman, Wubbzy, Captain America, and many more…
Performances on Main Stage
6 – 6.20 pm Ariana Grande from Victorious
6.30 pm – 7.15 pm Jeanette McCurdy from iCarly
8 – 9.15 pm David Archuleta from American Idol Season 7
Click here for the complete schedule
May 25-27, 2011 : Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall
Exhibit of The Wall That Heals, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to communities throughout the United States.
The Memorial Wall Exhibit is located in downtown Myrtle Beach, between 8th & 9th Ave. N.
Sunday, May 29, 2011 – 5K Run/Walk
5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 a.m. in Grand Park, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (Wheelchairs start at 7:55 a.m.) Enjoy a morning run, jog or walk around The Market Common and Grand Park. starting at Crabtree Memorial Gym.
This is a free event for active duty, reserves and veterans. $20 for civilians.
Click here for the route map and additional details
and the registration form.
Addiional events on Monday May 30th, 2011 include:
Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m., Monday, May 30, 2011
Myrtle Beach Convention Center Plaza
Military Appreciation Days Ceremony, 5 p.m., Monday, May 30, 2011
Valor Memorial Garden
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Sun Fun Festival in Myrtle Beach, SC
