Military Appreciation Days parade, picnic and Blessing of the Bikes canceled due to potential weather

An emotional day for veterans and families during the Myrtle Beach Military Appreciation Days annual Parade(wmbf)
Published: May. 26, 2023 at 9:31 AM EDT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The Military Appreciation Days parade and picnic scheduled for Saturday in Myrtle Beach are canceled due to impending weather.

“Windy and rainy conditions are expected to continue tomorrow and we’re sad to report the parade - which we proudly sponsor - has been canceled for the first time in 12 years,” the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce said in a statement.

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The Myrtle Beach Police Department also announced that the annual Blessing of the Bikes that was set to take place at 3 p.m. Friday at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center has also been canceled due to the forecasted heavy rain and wind.

The spokesperson for the City of Myrtle Beach, Mark Kruea said the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is not impacted and events scheduled for Monday are not impacted.

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