Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Kick-Off Event Scheduled

Press Release courtesy of Myrtle Beach CVB:

The mile-long Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade project is set to be completed in Spring 2010. Traversing through the sand from the 14th Avenue to 2nd Avenue Piers in Myrtle Beach, the boardwalk will provide oceanfront views of the pristine beachline and will be divided into three different sections.

The northernmost portion will wind down from the 14th Avenue North Pier to Plyler Park. The mid-section will be located from Plyler Park to the former Pavilion Amusement Park site at 8th Avenue North and will encompass more of a carnival-like atmosphere with oceanfront dining and businesses.

The southernmost end of the boardwalk leading up to the 2nd Avenue pier will have a meandering oceanfront park.

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk kickoff event will be held downtown, in classic block-party style, stretching Ocean Blvd. from 10th Avenue North to 8th Avenue North on Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th. In addition to the live entertainment, visitors can also have fun at a 50’s and 60’s Era Classic Car Show and get down on the world’s largest Shag Dance floor (located on the site of the former Pavilion’s Magic Attic near 9th Avenue North. A beer garden will be set up between 8th & 9th Avenues North and numerous local businesses along the way will open their doors to provide refreshments and tasty treats for guests of all ages. The celebration weekend will conclude with a dazzling fireworks display over the beach Saturday evening!

All concerts are free and open to the public. Parking available at the parking garage on corner of 9th Ave. North and Hwy. 17 Business.

Friday, September 25, 2009
5 - 7 p.m. Fantastic Shakers
8 - 10 p.m. The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards

Saturday, September 26, 2009
50’s & 60’s Era Classic Car Show
1 - 3 p.m. Legends of Beach
3:30 p.m. - Celebration Kick Off
4 - 6 p.m. Charlie Thomas’ Drifters
7 - 9 p.m. The Stylistics
9 p.m. - Fireworks over the beach