Grand Strand Freedom Week Events

The MLK Drum Major Awards and Breakfast will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center

There are several events on the Grand Strand to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Starting Saturday, an MLK food drive will be held through Tuesday. Items can be dropped off at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Olive AME Church, Sandy Grove Baptist Church and City of Myrtle Beach Neighborhood Services.

The Grand Strand Freedom Week kick-off celebration will be held Saturday at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot from 5-8pm.

On Sunday, the MLK Community Youth Fair will begin at the Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and will move to the Boys and Girls Club of the Grand Strand from noon-4pm.

Then on Tuesday the MLK Drum Major Awards and Breakfast will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center from 9-11am. Tickets for that event costs $25.