The 2008 Annual Canadian-American Days in Myrtle Beach are quickly approaching. This week long event will take place March 8th – March 16th, 2008 and will feature events across the entire Grand Strand. Signifying the end of winter and getting the spring season rolling, this year’s festival looks like the largest ever.

Here is just a small sampling of some of the scheduled events:

• March 12th - The 14th Annual South Strand Wildlife and History Day, 10:00AM – 3:00PM – Free at Huntington State Park – Atalaya Castle. Events during this celebration include the Can-Am Little Olympics at 10:00 AM which will have beach games for children aged 3-12. There is also a 1:00pm kite festival with free kites for the first 300 participants age 15 or under.
• March 13th - Conway Loves Canadians and Americans Day, 9:30 AM – 4 PM with events scheduled throughout the Conway area including glass blowing demonstrations, guided walking tours, theatrical production and 30 minute river tours for $5.
• March 14th - 2008 Run to the Sun Car Show – All day and free of charge by the Pee Dee Street Rodders. Located at Hard Rock Theme Park.
• March 15th - 10th Annual Can-Am Junior Golf Team Matches, 8:00 AM at Wachesaw Plantation.
• March 15th - St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, Parade at 9:00 AM followed by an all day festival beginning at 11:00 AM on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach.
• March 15th - 8 PM Fireworks at Broadway at the Beach.
• March 16th - Hear the music of the Myrtle Beach Pipe Band, 4:00PM at Broadway at the Beach.

 

There is much more! The entire event line-up can be found by Clicking Here. Additionally, feel free to stop by our visitor center at 1200 North Oak Street for more information.