Memorial Day Weekend Heats Up in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach has a lot to celebrate in the month of May. MayFest, an all-new event featuring a variety of family-friendly festivals, will be presented all month long. Plus, the MayFest event will end with a spectacular Memorial Day Weekend Celebration on Saturday, May 29, 2010.

The Memorial Day Weekend Celebration in Myrtle Beach will be held at the former Myrtle Square Mall site on Kings Hwy between 23rd & 27th Avenue North. The hours of the event are from 2pm-10pm. The event is FREE to the public.

A free concert with American Idol’s sixth season winner, Jordin Sparks, is planned, along with performances by Mitchell Musso from Hannah Montana, Savannah Outen from Disney Radio, Drake Bell from Drake & Josh and Jasmine Richards from Camp Rock. Special 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” will also be part of the Memorial Day Weekend Celebration.

A Memorial Day Parade will take place at 10:30am on May 29. The parade will start at 27th Avenue North and end at 9th Avenue North. More than 25 parade floats, eight giant helium balloon characters, marching and military bands, beauty queens, dignitaries and more are expected to participate in the parade. The Celebrity Grand Marshall will be Buzz Aldrin, the NASA Astronaut and current Dancing with the Stars performer.

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MayFest in Myrtle Beach Features Four Festivals for Visitors to Enjoy

Myrtle Beach is heating things up this summer with an all-new MayFest celebration. There are four events marking the celebration, all of which promise fun for those of all ages. The official inauguration of Myrtle Beach’s first ever oceanfront boardwalk will also take place during MayFest. The month of May promises to be a fun-filled one, with plenty of things to do in Myrtle Beach.

The first event scheduled for MayFest is the Arts & Film Celebration on May 1. The Arts & Film Festival will take place from 10am-10pm on May 1. Blues musician Buddy Guy will perform and meet and greets with actors Alex Meraz of “Twilight” and Catherine Bell of the TV show “Army Wives” are planned. Outdoor movies, food, arts & crafts vendors, fireworks and R & B and Jazz Bands will all be available for visitors to enjoy.

The next event planned for MayFest in Myrtle Beach is the Beach Music Festival, which is when the city of Myrtle Beach will officially unveil its brand-new, mile-long oceanfront boardwalk. The Beach Music Festival will be held Saturday, May 15, from 10am-10pm, on Ocean Boulevard between 8th Avenue North and 9th Avenue North. The official time for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new boardwalk is at noon. The family-friendly festival is completely free and will kick-off the summer season in Myrtle Beach. It will feature eight regional bands playing on two stages, a national shag dance completion and TLC’s “Cake Boss” will be on hand to create a large flip-flop cake.

The line-up of performers include Ben E. King, Bill Scott & the Party Prophets, Chairmen of the Board, The Coasters, The Embers, Jim Quick & Coastline, Mark Roberts and Breeze & Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs

The festival will also include a fireworks finale, beer, food, arts and crafts.

Myrtle Beach continues the fun with the Beach Blast! Christian Music Festival on May 22, 2010. The festival will feature performances by TobyMac, Kutless, The Afters, KJ-52 and David Nasser as well as a special fireworks finale and food, arts and crafts vendors. Tickets for the event can be purchased for $18 in advance, $25 day of show and a family fun-four pack is available for $60.

MayFest will conclude with a Memorial Day Weekend Celebration on Saturday, May 29, 2010. The free event will take place at the former Myrtle Beach Square Mall Site from 2pm-10pm. A free concert with American Idol’s sixth season winner, Jordin Sparks, is planned, along with performances by Mitchell Musso from Hannah Montana, Savannah Outen from Disney Radio, Drake Bell from Drake & Josh and Jasmine Richards from Camp Rock. Special 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” will also be part of the Memorial Day Weekend Celebration.

A Memorial Day Parade will take place at 10:30am on May 29. The parade will start at 27th Avenue North and end at 9th Avenue North. More than 25 parade floats, eight giant helium balloon characters, marching and military bands, beauty queens, dignitaries and more are expected to participate in the parade. The Celebrity Grand Marshall will be Buzz Aldrin, the NASA Astronaut and current Dancing with the Stars performer.

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Break Away for Labor Day Weekend in Myrtle Beach

Labor Day Weekend is almost upon us, and the three day weekend presents the perfect opportunity to have a quick getaway to a vacation destination like Myrtle Beach.

There are plenty of activities and entertainment options to take advantage of during Labor Day Weekend in Myrtle Beach. Freestyle Music Park is open September 5, 6 & 7 for exciting thrills and family fun. The park is open 11am-10pm on September 5 & 6, and from 11am-7pm on September 7. Plus, the extremely budget-friendly price of Freestyle Music Park tickets and Freestyle Music Park packages make a quick getaway to Myrtle Beach affordable as ever – even in this economy.

Myrtle Waves, Myrtle Beach’s premier water park, is also open during Labor Day Weekend, and promises guests plenty of splashtastic fun as they explore its over 20 acres of swerves, curves, waves and chutes and more than one million gallons of water. Discount tickets to Myrtle Waves are on sale now.

Myrtle Beach’s Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival is also scheduled for Labor Day Weekend. On September 4 & 5, the free festival will take over the former Air Force base at Valor Park and offer patrons family-friendly fun and entertainment, live music, South Carolina's official barbecue competition, arts and crafts vendors, giveaways, boat rides, a car show and more.

There are entertaining Myrtle Beach shows available during Labor Day Weekend as well, including the Dixie Stampede Myrtle Beach and Medieval Times Myrtle Beach. Both offer engaging family fun and both shows include a delicious feast.

For your Myrtle Beach Labor Day Weekend getaway, you’ll need to choose from our places to stay in Myrtle Beach. There are several hotel options to choose from in the area, including Myrtlewood Villas, Long Bay Resort, Hampton Inn & Suites Oceanfront and Dayton House Resort.