Celebrating the 49th Annual Canadian-American Days This Week
The Myrtle Beach area rolls out the red carpet this week for its friends from the North, as the 49th Annual Canadian-American Days festival welcomes Canadian and American visitors with a lineup of fun events, giveaways, discounts and concerts taking place throughout the Grand Strand.
Participants can choose from a variety of events and activities (many free), including band concerts, the kickoff celebration expo, St. Patrick’s Day parade and dance, festivals and much more. Discounts and special offers are also available for area attractions, restaurants, golf and services.
Canadian-American Days draws as many as 100,000 Canadian visitors and snowbirds. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce introduced Canada Days in 1961 to attract Canadian families during their spring school break. The name was changed to Canadian-American Days in 1963. It is regarded as the first international festival organized in South Carolina.
This week's highlights include:
- 2010 RBC Bank Canadian-American Days Kickoff Celebration Expo, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 16 – This expo officially kicks off Can-Am Days and features exhibitors, musical entertainment, prizes and giveaways. Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C, Myrtle Beach. Free to the public.
- 16th Annual South Strand Wildlife and History Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 17 – Enjoy family-friendly entertainment, exhibits and activities. The Taste of Murrells Inlet, a culinary extension of the event, will boast specialties from some of the finest restaurants in the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina.” Huntington Beach State Park, 16148 Ocean Hwy., Murrells Inlet. Free for Canadians with valid ID. Adults: $5, S.C. senior citizens: $3.25, children 6-15: $3 and children 5 and under: free. For more information, visit SouthCarolinaParks.com or call (843) 235-8755.
- 2010 RBC Bank Presents the 208th Army Reserve Band, 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.) March 19 – Christ United Methodist Church, 2901 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach. Free but tickets are required. Tickets available 10 a.m. March 16 at the 2010 RBC Bank Canadian-American Days Kickoff Celebration Expo, Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
- 2010 RBC Bank Presents the U.S. Navy Band, 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.) March 20 – Beach Church, 557 George Bishop Pkwy., Myrtle Beach. Free but tickets are required. Tickets available 10 a.m. March 16 at the 2010 RBC Bank Canadian-American Days Kickoff Celebration Expo, Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
For more information, call (843) 626-7444/(800) 356-3016 or visit CanAmDays.com. The MBACC reserves the right to make changes to festival events without notice.
Source: Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
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