Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is celebrating National Military Appreciation Month with various events through out May. There are concerts, parades, ceremonies, and exhibits.   Many of the hotels are offering a military discount.  

Free Military Band Concerts, Every Friday evening in May, Ninth Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard

May 6: 282nd US Army Band (Jazz Combo) at 7 p.m.
May 20: 208th US Army Reserve Band at 7 p.m.
May 27: 82nd Airborne Division Band at 7 p.m.

Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, May 25-27, Ninth Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard

Memorial Day Parade, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 28, Ocean Boulevard. John McCain is the Parade Grand Marshal

Military exhibits, family activities and more, Saturday afternoon, May 28, Ninth Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard

5K Run/Walk – 8:00 a.m., Sunday, May 29, Grand Park (Wheelchairs start at 7:55 a.m.) Enjoy this morning run/walk around The Market Common and Grand Park, beginning at Crabtree Memorial Gym. It's free for active duty, reserves and veterans, or $20 for civilians.

Memorial Day Ceremony, 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 30, Myrtle Beach Convention Center Plaza

Military Appreciation Days Ceremony, 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 30, Valor Memorial Garden, The Market Common

Other events in Myrtle Beach: 

* Coastal Uncorked Food & Wine Festival, May 8-15
* Beach Blast Christian Music Festival, May 21
* Concerts, celebrity appearances and fireworks, Saturday evening, May 28, Ocean Boulevard
* 60th Annual Sun Fun Festival begins, Saturday, May 28

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