The parade had been canceled due to weather – rain and strong winds.
Our granddaughter was leaving that afternoon to go back to the Unversity of Lynchburg, Va.
So we made an early trip to NMB with her to take in the parade and see some vendors.
Everyone was throwing candy – shirts – hats – beads!
It was a fun time – and lasted over an hour!
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Maddy wanted to walk the beach and see the ocean one last time before she went back to college.
The parade had been canceled the previous week because of the strong wind and rain.
So – this time our granddaughter Maddy was here but she had to leave in the afternoon –
So we drove to North Myrtle Beach so she could enjoy a few hours of just plain fun –
and take her last walk and see the ocean before she left.
Here Shery and Maddy walk out to the ocean at the main street entrance to NMB.
Hundreds of vendors were set up – food – drink – items for sale.
Coffee for our early morning walks around town viewing the vendors before the thousands of people show up.
We did not carry chairs – and we had front row seats sitting on a towel on the curb.
The parade lasted one hour – and was quite colorful in green and white and orange!
It was a great four-plus hour spending time with our granddaughter before driving back to the house.
Sad to pack her up to leave in the early afternoon – but we had her entire spring break with us.
For the last four weeks – there was a on going struggle between the owners of the business’s
and the city council and the mayor of North Myrtle Beach!
A year ago the Covid 19 hit and everything went into lock down
The annual parade was canceled and places were deserted.
Many did not survive 12 months later!
A lot of store fronts are vacant!
The business were told they would be fined if they proceeded –
I do not know the inside story only what I read .
The parade was canceled even though hundreds of people showed up
with no masks and no social distancing.
Instead there would be a steady stream of golf carts
all decked out – business with bars – blocked off with yellow tape and orange cones.
The celebration would go on after one year!
We went to main street with our masks and stayed away – 6 feet from people.
Sometimes that was impossible.
We watched and took it all in – it was a happy feeling – even though we were aware of our surroundings.
This main intersection would normally be crowded –
I really do not know just how they are staying in business!
Maybe – with Spring Break coming up – they will have customers.
A lot of people are condemning the celebration – but I do not!
We stayed away from the bars where most people were –
we found a place to sit and observe.
I hope that this was all worth it!
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The IRISH came out – business once again on Main Street North Myrtle Beach!
WHERE FRIENDS MEET THE FAMILY
FAMILY MEETS FRIENDS!
Another bar tucked back off the street – not many people seen – but Johnny on the spots!
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THE JUICE PLUS COMPANY: 50 years young!
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Sherry’s group: TEAM GENERATIONS
“Helping one child a day and family maintain healthy eating habits and personal growth”
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