Myrtle Beach’s weather forecast for Memorial Day Weekend has worsened. The National Weather Service weather reports call for inches of rain and high wind gusts. To respond to potential flooding and emergencies, Ocean Rescue equipment and first responders will be staged throughout the city. Unless conditions improve, the ocean will be closed to swimmers, with double red flags posted along the beaches.
Myrtle Beach’s Military Appreciation Days Parade and Family Picnic are cancelled (Saturday, May 27). However, the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be available as scheduled throughout the weekend near Crabtree Memorial Gym. The official opening ceremony also will occur as scheduled. As of today, the fourth annual Veterans Victory Walk at Grand Park is still planned for 6:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Jack Platt Veterans Walk will be on Ocean Boulevard at 9:00 a.m. this Monday. The walk is from 16th Avenue North to the former Pavilion site, where the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association will conduct the Battlefield Cross.
The traditional Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony is at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 29, in Ballroom ABC at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Then, enjoy the documentary movie at 2:00 p.m. at Grand 14 Cinemas at The Market Common.