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Things to do in June in Myrtle Beach
June is the official start of summer here in Myrtle Beach! There is so much going on here and rooms are filling up fast, so if you haven’t booked yet, do so today!read more
Top Reasons to Party at Therapy at hotel BLUE
Therapy, the hottest party at the beach, takes place every Sunday during the summer at hotel BLUE in Myrtle Beach at our very own swim-up pool bar. Haven’t attended yet? Wonder why you should come to this Myrtle Beach pool party?read more
Kids’ Activities at hotel BLUE
While hotel BLUE is a fun resort for adults, it’s also fun for the kids in the family too!read more
Things to do in May in Myrtle Beach
There is so much going on in Myrtle Beach this month! If you aren’t planning a visit yet, you should! Beat the summer crowds and take your summer vacation at hotel BLUE early.read more
hotel BLUE’s Swim-up Pool Bar
If you are looking for a beachfront Myrtle Beach resort where you can kick back, relax and have a good time with friends, then hotel BLUE is the perfect place for you to stay. Recently, MIXX pool bar has reopened for the season on a limited basis and it will be open full-force soon!read more
Staff Interview: Chris Willis
When you visit hotel BLUE you will likely meet Chris Willis: one of our most popular bartenders who makes some of the best drinks at our MIXX swim-up pool bar. Whether you want something blended or on the rocks, Chris will serve up your drink with a smile and make your vacation in Myrtle Beach even more memorable.read more
Top Places to visit in Myrtle Beach for Craft Beers
When you visit Myrtle Beach you will probably want to make sure you try some of the best food in town. But why not try out some of the best beers in town? There are a variety of places in Myrtle Beach that brew their own beer, while others carry a variety of craft beers from the south. Check out this list to see where you can find some top craft beers while on your Myrtle Beach vacation.read more
Pelicans Baseball: Great Value, Great Fun
The Pelicans Baseball team knows how to draw fans in and show them a good time with a day of good ol’ fashioned baseball at the Myrtle Beach TicketReturn.com Field.read more
Things to do in April in Myrtle Beach
April is the perfect time to visit Myrtle Beach. Flowers are blooming, the ocean is becoming warmer and the air is beginning to feel a bit like summer without being too hot.read more
How to Save Money for Myrtle Beach
So you want to come to Myrtle Beach, stay at hotel BLUE and relax in the sun but you don’t think you can afford it? Well, think again!read more
Therapy Oceanfront Pool Party is Back!
Therapy is back! Therapy, the hottest pool party at the beach, will be making a splash on April 14!read more
Tax Return Time: Plan a Vacation!
So you’ve got your tax-returns done and you are either waiting for your refund or it has already come. You may be planning to put some of it away for savings or maybe you want to splurge on something for yourself? Why not use your tax return for a vacation to Myrtle Beach at hotel BLUE?read more
hotel BLUE Resort Partnering with the March of Dimes
hotel BLUE Resort is raising money for the March of Dimes this spring.read more
Things to do in March in Myrtle Beach
March is when many visitors start coming to Myrtle Beach for their spring vacations. It’s a month of spring break parties, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and Easter weekend. If you are one of these lucky people coming to Myrtle Beach on vacation, then you will want to know what is going on this month.read more
Easter in Myrtle Beach
Easter is always a fun time in Myrtle Beach. It’s when families come together, have great food and relax on the beach.read more
St. Patrick’s Day in Myrtle Beach
Have you ever been to Myrtle Beach for St. Patrick’s Day? If not, then you don’t know what you’re missing! If you have, you’ll want to consider coming again, because Myrtle Beach knows how to celebrate!read more
Getting a Tattoo in Myrtle Beach: Hero Tattoo
Sometimes on vacation, you might get the urge to do something a little wild. Maybe do something you’ve been thinking about for a while but haven’t had the guts to do it. Or maybe you want to add to what you already have.read more
Things to do in February near hotel BLUE Resort
If you are lucky enough to be in Myrtle Beach this February, when the beaches are still empty and area events start picking up again, then you’ll want to plan ahead to learn about everything that is going on during your vacation.read more
How to Save Money on Your Vacation
When you stay at hotel BLUE, you will get an amazing vacation experience while being able to save money at the same time. Here are our tips on how to save money on your Myrtle Beach vacation!read more
Top Appetizers in Myrtle Beach
Whether you want to snack on a delicious appetizer while watching the big game or having drinks during happy hour, or if you want to start your dinner off right, you’ll want to know which restaurants have some of the best appetizers in Myrtle Beach while you are on vacation at hotel BLUE.read more
Myrtle Beach Piers
When you visit hotel BLUE you will definitely want to visit one or two local Myrtle Beach piers to either fish or to just enjoy the scenery.read more
FREE Tickets for Spring Guests!
By staying at hotel BLUE for your vacation you can save money by getting great rates and free tickets to some of Myrtle Beach’s hottest shows and attractions!read more
Top Myrtle Beach New Year’s Eve Parties for Young Adults and Young at Heart
Myrtle Beach is the perfect place to let loose and have a great time for New Year’s Eve. We will be co-hosting a New Year’s Eve Party with Captain’s Quarters, but if you choose to go out instead, here are a few parties you will want to check out.read more
New Year’s Eve Drinks
If you are planning on joining us for our New Year’s Eve party with Captain’s Quarters (and if you aren’t already you should call us and make your reservation now!) there will be a variety of delicious drinks available at the bar that you’ll want to try out during the event.read more
Tips to be able to have a drink and eat your cookie too
When the holidays come around there is always a lot of holiday parties and get-togethers that ultimately involve food and drinks. We know that you’ll want to have a cookie and other delicious snacks with your drink so here are a few suggestions to get the most out of your holiday drink without overloading on the calories.read more
Best Myrtle Beach Attractions and Events in late December, January and February
While winter may not be a season you usually head to Myrtle Beach during, you may want to consider coming this winter. There are a variety of fun events both for families and adults that are going on this December, January and February in Myrtle Beach and many attractions are still open. Here is a list of the top post-Christmas events to check out this winter and top activities to do in Myrtle Beach during the off-season.read more
hotel BLUE to Collect Toys for Tots Donations
This holiday season hotel BLUE is teaming together with Toys for Tots to collect new, unwrapped toys for children in need.read more
Black Wednesday Parties in Myrtle Beach
The day before Thanksgiving is considered one of the biggest drinking days of the year by many. Known as Black Wednesday, it is a day to let loose and start your long weekend off right with a few good drinks and friends. If you are going to be in Myrtle Beach on vacation this weekend and staying at hotel BLUE, here are four places you may want to check out so you too can be part of the biggest drinking day of the year.read more
Top Myrtle Beach Drinks
So you want to go out on the town and have a great drink that you might not find anywhere else. We’ve got the list of the top drinks to try while you’re in Myrtle Beach on your vacation.read more
Meet a hotel BLUE Manager: Allen Lyckowski
When you visit hotel BLUE one of the friendly faces you will probably see is Allen Lyckowski. A fairly new addition to the hotel BLUE family, Allen is the front office manager at this Myrtle Beach resort. We sat down with him recently to learn more about his background and why he enjoys his job at hotel BLUE.read more
Girls’ Night Out in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach is a fun place to come for a girls’ getaway vacation. Once you are here at the hotel BLUE in Myrtle Beach you will surely have at least one (or more) nights out. We’ve come up with a list of places you will want to check out during your girls’ night out in Myrtle Beach during your vacation.read more
Myrtle Beach Seafood: Top 3 Oyster Bars
You’re on vacation in Myrtle Beach and you want to get some of the best Myrtle Beach seafood around – and you want to slurp down oysters while having the chance to delve into other types of fresh seafood. You’ve come to the right place, because there are multiple Myrtle Beach restaurants that fit this bill.read more
Halloween In Myrtle Beach: Parties
If you are going to be spending Halloween in Myrtle Beach, you will want to know where the hottest and craziest parties are. Look no further, because we’ve tracked down the info on where you need to be this Halloween in Myrtle Beach.read more
5 Happy Hours in Myrtle Beach to Check Out
There are a myriad of Happy Hours in Myrtle Beach. How do you know which ones to check out during your stay at hotel BLUE in Myrtle Beach? We’ve got a list of 5 Myrtle Beach Happy Hours that are definitely worth checking out during your vacation.read more
Top 6 Restaurants for a Guys’ Night Out In Myrtle Beach
Whether you have come to Myrtle Beach with a group of guy friends for a weekend of fun or you and your significant others are heading out separately for the night, you may wonder, “Where’s the best Myrtle Beach restaurants for a guys’ night out?” We’ve come up with a list of the top 6 Myrtle Beach restaurants for a guys’ night out that won’t make your wife jealous.read more
hotel BLUE Joins with American Cancer Society to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer
hotel BLUE Resort and VMB are excited to announce their partnership with the American Cancer Society to raise funds for breast cancer awareness, research and treatment.read more
SunCruz Casino: hotel BLUE Nearby Attraction
While you can’t find a casino anywhere in Myrtle Beach, you can head out to the ocean on a floating casino!read more
Comedy Clubs to Check out During Your Myrtle Beach Vacation
Work got you bogged down? Ready for a vacation with some laughs? Myrtle Beach is a great place to check live comedy shows. The next time you stay at hotel BLUE, you should definitely check out these two comedy clubs to lose the stress of your everyday life and loosen up!read more
Top 5 Reasons to Stay at hotel BLUE on Your Next Myrtle Beach Vacation
When deciding on a resort to stay at in Myrtle Beach, you may ask yourself “Why should I choose hotel BLUE?” Well, you don’t need to wonder any longer. We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 reasons to stay at hotel BLUE.read more
Myrtle Beach Oktoberfests
Now that we are moving out of the summer season, two local venues are gearing up to host their Oktoberfests. Myrtle Beach is the perfect place to enjoy the yearly tradition of Oktoberfest.read more
Myrtle Beach Area Wineries and Breweries
When you think of the Grand Strand area, you probably don’t think of locally produced wines and beers. The next time you stay at hotel BLUE, you may want to check out the local wineries and restaurant breweries in the area to get a different, unique taste during your vacation to Myrtle Beach.read more
Top 5 Myrtle Beach Restaurants That Are Open Late
During your stay at hotel BLUE you may find yourself up late after a night walk on the beach or after having a few drinks. When the nighttime munchies get to you, you will want to find a good restaurant that is open late to have your midnight meal at. Here is our list of the top 5 late-night restaurants in Myrtle Beach.read more
Salty the Friendly Shark: An Interview with hotel BLUE
While staying at hotel BLUE during the summer you may notice a large, blue friendly shark making his way around the pool. He is our friendly shark, Salty and he makes his rounds at four local resorts, including ours, during the summer. We sat down with Salty recently to learn a little bit more about him and why he likes hotel BLUE.read more
How to Get Home After a Night Out On the Town in Myrtle Beach
So you are staying at hotel BLUE and want to go out for a night on the town? We want to make sure all of our guests get back safely to their room for a good night’s sleep after being out. We here at hotel BLUE are against drinking and driving but we are not against having fun on vacation! There’s plenty of ways to get back home safe and soundread more
Top Things to do at hotel BLUE on a Rainy Day
We have lots of sunny days here in Myrtle Beach but every once and a while we get a brief shower here and there. But not to worry, there are a lot of things to do on a rainy day during your Myrtle Beach vacation!read more
hotel BLUE is the Hot Party Spot All Summer Long
For young adults looking for a great Myrtle Beach vacation, Hotel Blue is perfect.read more
Don’t Let Summer Slip Away
Summer is the best time of the year. Between cookouts, enjoying time outside, and taking a summer vacation, it is definitely a season to enjoy. However, sometimes you might get caught up in your schedule and before you know it, August is fast approaching and summer seems to be slipping away.read more
Nationally Renowned Magician To Set Stage In Myrtle Beach
Local and nationally renowned magician and illusionist Carl Michael will be bringing his spectacular and breath-taking performance to the Landmark Resort in Myrtle Beach. He was recently named Grand Strand Magician of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Herald and the Carolina Forest Chronicle for his spectacular shows.read more
New Myrtle Beach Resort Restaurant: Great For Drinks and Fun
The next time you are looking for a cool summer drink and a good time, head down to the Loco Gecko Beach Shak, just blocks away from hotel BLUE.read more
New Amenity: Cafe Blue Serves Starbucks Coffee
Café Blue is now open at hotel BLUE resort. Open to the resort’s guests as well as the public, Café Blue serves up refreshing Starbucks coffee drinks.read more
Top 3 Myrtle Beach Parties
Are you looking to get out and have some fun this weekend? Myrtle Beach is filled with parties and there is no lack of fun here!read more
An Indoor Lazy River Paradise at hotel BLUE
hotel BLUE is a great example of a hotel that goes above and beyond when it comes to amenities, but doesn’t overcharge for rooms. This south Myrtle Beach hotel is recently renovated, including the rooms and the amenities within. With a contemporary outside pool deck including swim up bar, hotel BLUE will help you relax on your Myrtle Beach vacation.read more
Destination Myrtle Beach: Best Choice for a Resort
Myrtle Beach is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the United States, and for good reason. Between countless area attractions and great hotels and resorts, It is easy to see why this is such a high traffic destination, especially during the summer. You may think that a Myrtle Beach vacation is out of your price range, but there are actually several cheap hotels in Myrtle Beach with great amenities that won’t break the bank.read more
Hotel Blue to Raise Funds to Help Medical Univ of SC Build Medical Center
Members of the VacationMyrtleBeach.com resort family, Mr. and Mrs. John Wendell and Wendy Smith, recently lost their three year old daughter Jessica following a lifelong struggle with Alpers Disease, a rare degenerative mitochondrial disease. Unfortunately the Smith family learned early on that knowledge about Alpers Disease is sparse because of both the rarity of the disease and the difficulty of the diagnosis of the disease.read more
Myrtle Beach’s Best Pool Party All Summer Long
Summer is hot, cool and happening at hotel BLUE, the sizzling site of South Carolina's first swim up pool bar.read more
hotel BLUE is Calling You This Summer
When a Myrtle Beach vacation is what you want, hotel BLUE has what you need.read more
Dinosaurs invade Ripley’s Aquarium, Myrtle Beach with the opening of new exhibit!
“Dinosaurs – When Giants Ruled!” Exclusive exposition explores the most incredible animals ever to inhabit the Earth.read more
Help Hotel Blue Beachfront Resort Support Backpack Buddies to Feed Area Children
The Backpack Buddies Program assists over 2,000 Myrtle Beach area children in need by providing packages of food to take home on Friday so that they have food to eat over the weekend. Contribute $1, $5 OR $10 at the time of booking to the Backpack Buddies Program from March 1st - April 30th and Hotel Blue Beachfront Resort will make a matching contribution!read more
Resort Blog - Visit Travinia Italian Kitchen at Market Common with your VMB Card!
Travinia Italian Kitchen is a very nice restaurant located in The Market Common area of Myrtle Beach.
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Resort Blog - Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Hotel Blue in Myrtle Beach!
I love the holidays, any excuse to decorate! I look forward to them because we always do something special at the resort. This year Valentine's Day falls on a Tuesday so we have decided to have a month long Valentine's celebration!read more
FREE Ticket Offers all Spring Long at Hotel Blue Beachfront Resort!
This spring we're offering some exciting added value to your stay so that you can get more bang for your hard earned buck in 2012! Guests of Hotel Blue Beachfront Resort can now book your vacation and tickets to Myrtle Beach's most popular live show - Alabama Theatre's ONE: The Show - at an incredible deal.read more
Help Hotel Blue Support Toys For Tots This Christmas
Hotel Blue Resort is excited to announce that we have kicked off a fundraiser and toy drive for Toys for Tots during the Christmas season. Guests of Hotel Blue Resort will be offered the ability to contribute $1 or more to Toys for Tots at the time of booking a reservation and at check-in between Thanksgiving and Christmas.read more
Come Mixx It Up at Hotel Blue!
The warm weather has arrived and Mixx is open for business.read more
May is on the Way!
The weather is getting really nice here in Myrtle Beach. Read more to find out why one of our employees is excited about the good weather!read more
We Love Easter at Hotel Blue
Easter is a wonderful time of year, and we are especially excited for Easter this year at Hotel Blue. Read more to find out why.read more
Myrtle Beach Area Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Canadian-American Days
This March, the Myrtle Beach area is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the destination's annual Canadian-American Days by welcoming Canadian and American visitors with a lineup of fun events, giveaways, discounts and concerts taking place along the Grand Strand.read more
VMB Card Offers
As a guest of Captain's Quarters, you're entitled to some of the best savings on the beach with our VMB Card! All Captain's Quarters guests receive a VMB Card at check in, which is your ticket to great deals at the hottest area attractions, theatres, restaurants and more... click to check out just a few of our many great offers!
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Halloween Bash at Captain’s Quarters Resort!
You're invited to a "monster" of a Halloween Party at Captain's Quarters Resort on Saturday, October 30 from 5pm - 7pm!read more
Golf Magazine Ranks 3 Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Among Top 100
Golf Magazine unveiled its biennial ranking of America?s best public courses and the best each state has to offer in its September issue, and the Myrtle Beach area was, again, well represented.read more
Biggest Loser coming to Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach Chosen to Kick Off NBC's 5K and One Mile Biggest Loser Challenge. Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper and other past contestants to participate in inaugural event on September 25.read more
Come Enjoy the New Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
The 1.2 mile long boardwalk took almost nine months and seven million dollars to build. Located along the beach between the 14th street pier and 2nd street pier the walkway is directly on the beach and provides a spectacular view of the water. The new structure is used for festivals and celebrations all summer long including the Hot Summer Nights Celebration which includes live concerts, and fireworks. The boardwalk provides oceanfront views of the pristine beach line, numerous shops and restaurants along its path, and is divided into three different sections.read more
A Stroll Down the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
The Myrtle Beach boardwalk and promenade is a beautiful oceanfront destination for shopping, dining, strolling, and playing.read more
Nights of a Thousand Candles
Brookgreen Gardens popular holiday festival.
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Ice Skating in Valor Park at Market Common
Visit Market Common from December 19th to January 3rd for ice skating in Valor Park! The synthetic ice skating rink is an eco-friendly rink that does not use electricity or water, but skaters can use real ice skates!
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South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
The Myrtle Beach Convention Center hosts the South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival for foot-stomping fun!
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Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals Week
Located at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, the Dickens Christmas Show & Festival has 350 booths with arts and crafts with one-of-a-kind gifts, clothing, toys, gourmet foods, antiques and much, much more!
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Pelicans vs. Kinston Indians
Minor League Baseball: 7/30/2009, 8/1/2009, 8/2/2009
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Beach Night Life
Learn about the amazing journey of the loggerhead sea turtles nesting along South Carolina’s coast, and discover the creatures most active at night and those which make life in the ocean unique. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a "Kid Friendly" Event.
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Weeki Wachee Mermaids visit Ripley’s Aquarium
The world famous mermaids will perform 4 times a day over the three day period.
This is a "Kid Friendly" Event.
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NEW FABULOUS 50’S FESTIVAL
Golf Tournament, Sock Hop, and much more.
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Pelicans vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks
Minor League Baseball: 7/21/2009, 7/22/2009, 7/23/2009
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Mustang Week 2009
More information about the weeklong events can be found at www.MustangWeek.com
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WWE RAW SummerSlam Tour
WWE RAW Live slams into Florence, SC with all your favorite superstars: John Cena, Triple H, Randy Orton, Big Show, MVP, Matt Hardy and other Raw wrestlers for one night only at the WWE RAW SummerSlam Tour. *card subject to change. Just a short distance from the beach!
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Dr. Holmes B. Springs Jr. Golf Tournament
Benefit Golf Tournament to help subsidize counseling for individuals and families in crisis.
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Pelicans vs. Winston-Salem
Minor League Baseball: 7/18/2009, 7/19/2009, 7/20/2009
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Broadway’s 14th Birthday Celebration
Live bands in Celebrity Square (Saturday Night) Free Birthday Cake & Balloons at Center Court (Late Saturday Afternoon) Fireworks on Saturday 10pm Mascot Parade Free Broadway at the Beach Prince Sparks while supplies last. This is a "Kid Friendly" Event.read more
CMSC’s FREE Fun Friday!
Enjoy FREE admission to educational and interactive exhibits pizza , balloon art, crafts, games and special entertainment! CMSC gives back to the community by sponsoring these community nights each year. This is a "Kid Friendly" Event.
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The National Father & Son Team Classic
Each summer Myrtle Beach hosts the largest father and son golf event in the world. 1,600 families will visit the Grand Strand enjoying the competitive spirit.
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Hip Hop dance Workshop with B5
Dance Junkeez is a Hip Hop Master Dance Workshop being taught by, Masters of the Dance - B5. This is popular, music video-type hip hop dance. It is choreographed, professional training from experienced, well-trained, dancers. This is a "Kid Friendly" Event.
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The 2009 Great American Mud Race Series
STREET TRUCK WARS MUD BOG HILL AND HOLE MONSTER TRUCKS FLAT TRACK DRAG STRIP COVERED BLEACHERS, CLEAN MODERN RESTROOMS, FREE PARKING MEET THE DRIVERS, RV AND TENT CAMPING ONLY $10 -12/U FREE DIRECTIONS CALL 843.431.9008
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Beach Discovery Walk
Join Reserve staff for a guided Discovery Walk. Learn about shells, sand dunes, geology, tides, and beach inhabitants of a barrier island. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a "Kid Friendly" Event.
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Pelicans vs. Potomac Nationals
Minor League Baseball: 7/7/2009, 7/8/2009, 7/9/2009
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Battleship Blast
At 9:05pm the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA hosts the 13th Annual "BATTLESHIP BLAST" fireworks spectacular.
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Independence Day Celebration at the Surfside Pier
On Stage 6-9 PM Surfside Beach's own "Garth",Steve Fairchild, Moon bounce/slide combination, children free. Concessions available- hot dogs, hamburgers, chips & drinks. Free ice cream & watermelon. Professional fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. over the ocean. This is a "Kid Friendly" Event.
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The Market Common Independence Day Celebration
Enjoy music, children's activities and fireworks as we celebrate our Independence!
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Star Spangled Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day with face painting, sidewalk sales, patriotic & beach music and fireworks.
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Pelicans vs. Salem Red Sox
Minor League Baseball: 7/2/2009, 7/3/2009, 7/4/2009, 7/5/2009
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Dixie Stampede
July Shows at the Dixie Stampede. Visit http://www.dixiestampede.com/myrtlebeach.php for more information about the Dixie Stampede in Myrtle Beach.
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Live Performance - Jimmy Buffet music by Paul Black
Jimmy Buffet music by Paul Black
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Live Performance - Gabbie Rae as “Hannah Montana”
Gabbie Rae as "Hannah Montana" or performing other Pop DisneyTunes.
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