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How to Celebrate Memorial Day in Myrtle Beach

Memorial Day is a special day meant to honor the military personnel who have died while serving our country. Here are some ways you can acknowledge the individuals who sacrificed it all. Check out these Memorial Day events around Myrtle Beach!

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony

A ceremony in memory of those who lost their lives serving our country will take place on Monday, May 31 at 10:30 am at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. There will be a performance from a brass brand, various speakers and recognition of veterans from every major conflict.

Military Appreciation Days Picnic and Exhibits

Enjoy a free family picnic in Valor Memorial Garden at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 29. There will be live music, exhibits and more!

Veterans’ March on Memorial Day

On Monday, May 31 at 9:00 am, a Veterans’ March will take place along Ocean Boulevard. While the public is encouraged to come and show their support, it is important to note that the event is not a parade – it is a march to observe the meaning of Memorial Day.

Click here for a full list of Memorial Day events in Myrtle Beach.

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CCU Plans to Build Multi-Million Dollar Football Complex

Coastal Carolina’s Board of Trustees recently approved the erection of a new multi-million dollar football complex.

The proposed facility would be located across from University Boulevard near Brooks Stadium.

According to Chief Financial Officer David Frost, these plans have been a longtime coming saying “Moving University Boulevard to the other side has been in the works … been on the master plan for a long time.”

The purpose of the facility would be to house an indoor practice facility for the Coastal Carolina University football team. The 78,000 square-foot facility is expected to cost around $15 million to erect but would be fully funded by donors.

The vote took place on May 6th – however, the Coastal Educational Fund must approve the proposed facility before construction can begin.

In addition to the proposed football facility, the university’s Board of Trustees also voted to put $300,000 in CARES Act funds towards helping students get the COVID-19 vaccine, while still maintaining the cost of tuition and room and board.

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Sun Fun Festival is Coming Back This Summer

The Sun Fun Festival is coming back to Myrtle Beach this summer.

The Sun Fun Festival first began in the 1950s and has been a long-standing festival in the Grand Strand area. However, the festival endured a five year hiatus from 2011 and 2016 and was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Myrtle Beach City Council recently approved a permit for the festival to come back this summer.

This year’s festival will be the 65th event of it’s kind and take place from June 4 to June 6 at various locations around Myrtle Beach including Plyler Park and the boardwalk. Guests will be able to enjoy live music, vendors and various performers during the event, which is free for the public.

Some of the highlights of this year’s event include music from Swingin’ Medallions and Too Much Sylvia, a sand sculpture competition and a Sun Fun parade.

Click here for more details on this year’s 65th Sun Fun Festival!

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Best Places to Shop For Mom This Mother’s Day

Shopping for your Mom isn’t always easy – but we’ve got you covered. Check out these shops around Myrtle Beach where you can grab your Mom something special for Mother’s Day.

Bijuju Broadway Boutique

Fun and unique accessories make up the majority of Bijuju’s stock. You can find everything from handbags, jewelry and hair accessories at Bijuju, which is located at Broadway at the Beach.They also have an online store that you can order from in case you don’t feel like shopping in-stores.

Monkee’s of Myrtle Beach

Mom’s deserve the best and Mokee’s is here to help. Grab the latest and greatest in fashion at this upscale boutique. They carry designer brands like Marc Fisher, Crosby, Marie Oliver and more! Stop by their Barefoot Landing store Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm or Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Tanger Outlets

With over 200 brands represented, Tanger Outlets has something for everyone. Tanger Outlets has two locations in Myrtle Beach – one on Highway 17 and one on Highway 501. Some of the featured outlet stores include Banana Republic, Coach, H&M and Nike – we’ll be surprised if you can’t find something your Mom will love.

Wild Mabel Clothing Co.

Located at 170 Sayebrook Parkway, Wild Mabel is a cute and affordable clothing store. The boutique offers a variety of women’s clothing brands from Free People to Z Supply. They are open every Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturdays from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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Brookgreen Gardens to Host Spring Wine Festival

Wine down at Brookgreen Gardens Spring Wine Festival this May.

On Saturday, May 8 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Brookgreen Gardens will host this inaugural event full of wine tastings, live music, raffles, local vendors and more.

The festival is expected to garner 500 attendees, all of whom will be able to taste some of the most exquisite wines while strolling through the beautiful landscapes that Brookgreen Gardens has to offer.

Brookgreen Gardens has received numerous awards for their breathtaking gardens including being named one of the Top 10 Public Gardens in the US by Coastal Living Magazine and “One of the seven wonders of the Carolinas” by Charlotte Observer.

Tickets for the Spring Wine Festival are $30 per person. Each ticket includes a wristband for admission as well as 10 tasting tickets.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the event, click here. Vendors must be a South Carolina food-based company in order to participate.

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Updated Broadway Theater Will Open This Summer

The recently updated Broadway Theater will open this summer in Myrtle Beach.

The theater will hold 370 seats and will be located along Broadway at the Beach across from The Simpsons in 4D. It was previously the home of the Charles Bach magic show.

Officials are hoping the renovations will elevate the downtown Myrtle Beach area.

According to Lauren Clever, Downtown Development Director, the theater will have a variety of uses. Clever said “Any kind of performance, whether it’s musical, drama, could be a rock concert, movies, could be really anything.”

Clever also described the restorations the theater is undergoing saying, “We’re going to restore them back to their original characteristics. They’ll look like they did back in the day when they were functioning and vibrant.”

The first show to grace the stage of the Broadway Theatre will be Le Grand Cirque, which is set to begin on May 20th. It will run through October.

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Iconic Myrtle Beach SkyWheel Returns to Grand Strand

The Myrtle Beach SkyWheel has returned to the Grand Strand. Since January, the iconic SkyWheel has undergone a series of repairs and refurbishments.

The SkyWheel is a popular tourist attraction, where people can board a private, fully enclosed gondola to observe the city of Myrtle Beach. Each gondola is heated or cooled depending on the time of year, making it a great year-round attraction. This May marks the 10th anniversary of the SkyWheel’s erection, which is expected to bring a large celebration to the Grand Strand.

The recent updates to the SkyWheel include a new light show that guests can enjoy on their ride around the wheel.

In order to properly reassemble the structure, parts of Ocean Boulevard will be closed for the remainder of April.

While a reopening date has yet to be determined, officials should be making an announcement in the coming weeks on when visitors can enjoy the SkyWheel again.

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Say Cheese! New Selfie Studio Set to Open at Coastal Grand Mall

The city of Myrtle Beach is welcoming a new immersive selfie studio to Coastal Grand Mall.

Selfie WRLD is a selfie studio where people can come and get a handful of “Instagrammable” photos taken of themselves. While it is a chain store, it’s the first of its kind in the area.

Selfie WRLD is set to open their doors to the public on April 10th. The studio is located in Suite R-1 inside the Coastal Grand Mall at 2000 Coastal Grand Drive, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The studio will have a variety of themes and interactive art installations that you can pose in front of to get your perfect snap – just be sure to bring your phone with you.

The studio will be open every Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

In addition to popping in for a selfie or two, you can also book the studio for private parties and events.

Make the most of yourselfie at the new Selfie WRLD. Tickets for Selfie WRLD are $20 per person and can be purchased online.