If you want to stay out of the motorcycle mess in North Myrtle Beach, be sure and stay in downtown Myrtle Beach this Memorial Day holiday. We’ve got lots of entertainment and things to do for families and other folks!  If you haven’t already made your reservations, there are still some available Myrtle Beach condo rentals left!  Give us a call as soon as possible!

From May 28 – 31 we will be celebrating all military, veterans, and reserves for four days straight. Most everything is free, from concerts, displays, and fireworks to parachute jumping.

Friday 28th – Market Common Grand Park will have a giant flag on display and a brass band playing from 5-7:30pm

Saturday 29th – Downtown at Ocean Boulevard will have all kinds of celebrations such as:

9:00 a.m. – Buzz Aldrin Recognition, Ocean Blvd, at 8th and 9th Ave N.

Dr. Buzz Aldrin, former NASA astronaut and US Air Force veteran, will be honored at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 29.  Highlights of the ceremony include a performance by the Carolina Master Chorale, recognition of wounded military veterans from Walter Reed Memorial Hospital, presentation of a resolution honoring Dr. Buzz Aldrin by the South Carolina General Assembly and remarks by Dr. Aldrin.

10:30 a.m. – Ocean Blvd Parade (27th Ave N to 9th Ave N)

2:00 p.m. – Meet Drake Bell (Josh and Drake), Savannah Outen and Tiffany Thornton (Hannah Montana), Debby Ryan (Suite Life) and Nathan Kress (iCarly)

3:00 p.m. – Meet Jasmine Richards (Camp Rock)

2:00-7:00 p.m. – Musical Performances by Envision, Drake Bell, Savannah Outen, Jasmine Richards and Mitchell Musso

8:00 p.m. – Musical Performance by Jordin Sparks, American Idol Winner

9:00 p.m. – Fireworks

Market Commons Grand Park

8:00 a.m. – 5K Race, beginning at Crabtree Gym (Wheelchairs start at 7:45 a.m.)

12:00 p.m. – Resource Center for Military, Veterans and Families Opens

12:30 p.m. – Military Exhibits and Kids Zone

12:45 p.m. – Fort Jackson Brass Quintet

5:00 p.m. – US Army Special Forces Parachute Jump Team

7:30 p.m. – Blue Aces Air Force Band

Sunday, May 30 – Grand Park and The Market Common

12:00 p.m. – Resource Center for Military, Veterans and Families

12:30 p.m. – Military Exhibits and Kids Zone

12:45 p.m. – Blue Aces Air Force Band

3:00 p.m. – Battle of Gospel Choirs

6:00 p.m. – Gospel Music Groups

Monday, May 31 – Convention Center Plaza – 11:00 a.m. – Memorial Day Ceremony, Grand strand Patriotic Alliance

Monday, May 31 – Grand Park and The Market Common

12:00 p.m. – Resource Center for Military, Veterans and Families Opens

12:30 p.m. – Military Exhibits and Kids Zone

1:00 p.m. – Nose Art Display Ribbon Cutting, Warbird Park, Farrow Pkwy

2:30 p.m. – AFB Museum Ribbon Cutting, Base Recreation Center, Gabreski Lane

4:00 p.m. – Memorial Day Program, Valor Memorial Garden with 82nd Airborne All-American Freefall Team Parachute Jump

6:00 p.m. – Fort Jackson Brass Quintet

7:00 p.m. – Andrew Thielen Big Band

9:00 p.m. - Fireworks

*Information provided by Mark Kruea, City of Myrtle Beach*

Harley Biker Week Draws to a Close

The much-debated Harley Week has come and gone, and another summer is beginning in Myrtle Beach.  This year we’ve got some new attractions – the biggest being the new Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.  In an effort to bring families back during the month of May, the city is also creating several festivals and pumping out the television commercials in the surrounding states.  In the Piedmont section of North Carolina, there’s a Myrtle Beach commercial on about every 30 minutes.

And it seems to be working!  Myrtle Beach condo rentals are doing great for the year.  Vacationers are looking for more bargains this year, and we are providing some great deals on our condos.  If you’ve found your way here, be sure and check out our best condo deals and sign up for our vacation newsletter so we can let you know when we decide on last minute specials.

Come and see the NEW Myrtle Beach.  Every year it gets better.  We’ve got new restaurants on every block, including all the best chains such as Outback and Sticky Fingers.  There’s a brand new Thai restaurant on the bypass called Indos with all types of Asian dishes from sushi to Chinese to Japanese Steakhouse fare.  Our best old standards like Aspen Grille and Flamingos are still here, too.

Sushi in Myrtle Beach

We’re waiting for you!  Come and see us!

After years of preparation, hard-work and dedication, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade opened to a roaring crowd who were treated with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by performances by The Embers, followed by additional free performances by Jim Quick & Coastline, Billy Scott & The Party Prophets, Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, Mark Roberts & The Breeze, The Coasters, The Catalinas and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer,  and Ben E. King. Beginning at 2^nd Avenue North and ending at 14^th Avenue North, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade enhances the overall experience of the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand.

With plenty of condo rentals surrounding the new Boardwalk, the luxury of having a 1.2 mile stretch of Boardwalk is right at your doorstep.  The ribbon cutting ceremony is just one of the many events scheduled this summer.  Be sure to check out the Myrtle Beach chamber of commerce to find out more about all the great festivals and events throughout the year.

P.S. Just so you are not confused, Boardwalk Resort in Myrtle Beach is located near 23rd Avenue.