Incredible fun for everyone in May!

May is the perfect time to visit the Myrtle Beach area with money-saving visitor and local discounts on attractions and accommodations and exciting events happening from food and wine festivals to live entertainment and music.

Join us again this year for Military Appreciation Days and enjoy military discounts, family friendly events, concerts and special events. Beach Blast! Christian Music Festival is back again this year featuring tobyMac and a full lineup of Christian artists and inspiring speakers.

To top it off, the Memorial Day Weekend Parade will certainly thrill young and old alike with Grand Marshal Maj. Gen. General Robert E. Livingston, Jr., The Adjutant General, South Carolinaplus floats, cars, marching bands and so much more! Plus there are many more events going on throughout May, click here for more Myrtle Beach area May events.

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Military Appreciation Days .. May 1 - 31, 2012

5K Run/Walk – Sign up now for this 5K Run on Ocean Boulevard and the Boardwalk! The race begins at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, May 26, and ends at Plyler Park. It's free for active duty, reserves and veterans, or $20 for civilians. View the 5K route map and register on-line now.

Military exhibits, family picnic and more – After the Memorial Day Weekend Parade, join us for a Picnic on the Pavilion Site, complete with activities for the kids, military exhibits, music and more. Activities are set for 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 26, on Ocean Boulevard, Eighth to Ninth Avenue North.

Military Appreciation Days Ceremony – Our closing ceremony for Military Appreciation Days is set for 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 28, at Valor Memorial Garden, The Market Common

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Beach Blast! Christian Music Festival .. May 19, 2012

Downtown Myrtle Beach, between 8th & 9th Ave. N. on Ocean Blvd.

Beach Blast! Christian Music Festival is back and better than ever with exciting talent sure to impress and inspire. TobyMac returns to the Beach Blast! Christian Music Festival this year, along with Third Day, Red, Jamie Grace, Royal Tailor, emcee KJ-52, speaker Nick Hall and we've added a new and exciting feature this year Outcast BMX. Join us for the all the fun and music on the beach, including exciting oceanfront activities by Beach Activities Incorporated.

    TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!

    Call 800-965-9324 for tickets.

    For more information visit BeachBlastFest.com

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Memorial Day Weekend Parade .. May 26, 2012

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Begins at 27th Avenue N. and continues south to 9th Avenue N., downtown Myrtle Beach

    2012 Memorial Day Weekend Parade Grand Marshal

    Major General Robert E. Livingston, Jr.

    The Adjutant General, South Carolina