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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.

Eat & Drink

New Fine-Dining Restaurant Opens at Grande Dunes Marketplace

You’ll have an Abundance of delicious food to enjoy at the latest “modern cuisine fine-dining” restaurant to open in the Grand Strand.

Abundance recently opened their doors at 960 Cipriana Drive and have already attracted a buzz from patrons eager to sink their teeth into one of the many dishes being served by owner Will Tyson.

You can find everything from Lamb Persaille to Bone Marrow Escargot to Scallops on the menu – all of which is prepared by chefs out of Charleston, South Carolina.

In addition to local chefs, Abundance is filled with artwork from local artists – an element that adds to the already inviting atmosphere Will Tyson has created.

So far, Tyson is happy with the response to Abundance saying, “It’s going really well. Customers are ecstatic. They love the food, they love the ambiance.” His goal is “to be another option for the fine-dining crowd year-round.”

While they do recommend placing reservations, Abundance also accepts walk-ins if there is space available.

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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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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.

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2021 Schedule Announced for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans

After having to cancel their 2020 baseball season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans are eager to get back on the field.

Officials for the Pelicans released their 2021 schedule, which includes 120 total games – 60 games at home and 60 games on the road.

The Pelicans will take the field for the first time in over a year on Tuesday, May 11 for their season opener against the Augusta GreenJackets.

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans recently accepted Major League Baseball’s invitation to remain a Low-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. However, there are some changes coming as the Pelicans enter a league (the South Division) with other teams from South Carolina for the first time. The South Division will now include in-state rivals like the Charleston RiverDogs and Columbia Fireflies.

All teams are abiding by the health and safety protocols set by the MLB to ensure everyone can safely enjoy the games this year.

Click here to view the Pelicans full schedule for their 2021 season.

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Funplex Amusement Park Opening Soon – Here’s What to Expect

The new Funplex amusement park is gearing up for a Spring 2021 opening.

Funplex, a New Jersey-based amusement park, is basing their Myrtle Beach park on what used to be a 100-space parking lot located at 1405 Ocean Boulevard.

The outdoor amusement park will feature 7 different attractions including Sunny Day Swing, Hang 10 Silly Cups, Hook & Slice, Mach Fun, Up & Overboard and Sky Velocity. One of the most intriguing rides is the Fun in the Sun, a rollercoaster that resembles a human hamster wheel.

In addition to the rides and rollercoasters, there will also be a restaurant and bar on site for patrons to enjoy.

Brain Williams, CEO of Funplex, is for locals and tourists to experience the magic of Funplex. In an interview with Coaster101, Williams said “with the level of attractions and the way we will operate the park, I am confident that once a guest comes to the Funplex they will create new traditions with us in their plans each year.”

Funplex is just one of the many attractions coming to the Grand Strand this year.