MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- It's beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Area attractions have pulled out all the stops this holiday season and are offering a lineup of events sure to please every member of the family. From ice skating to award-winning theater performances to a wonderland of sparkling holiday lights, Myrtle Beach is a definite must-visit destination for the holidays.

Brookgreen Gardens, the world's largest sculpture garden, will host its annual holiday event, Nights of a Thousand Candles, December 4-5, 11-12 and 17-19, from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. Nights of a Thousand Candles, which was recently named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, features thousands of lights shining from the garden paths and trees as well as live holiday performances.

The Market Common, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, will host a number of holiday events this season, as well as the area's only ice skating rink available Saturday, December 19, through Sunday, January 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It costs $7 for a wristband, which includes ice skate rentals.

Two of the area's finest performance theatres will provide an array of holiday shows this season, including The Palace Theatre which will showcase "Christmastime! The Twelve Irish Tenors" and the timeless classic, "A Christmas Carol," while The Alabama Theatre will perform "The South's Grandest Christmas Show," a holiday musical featuring special effects and a variety of live performances.

The city of Myrtle Beach will host its annual Christmas Towne on Sunday, December 13, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. This festive event features free activities for the entire family, including train rides, face painting, cookie decorating, ornament making and photos with Santa. The official tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6:00 p.m.

"The holidays are an exciting time of year to visit Myrtle Beach," said Mark Kruea, the city's public information officer. "Our attractions come together to provide a variety of events and activities that are perfect for all ages."

SOURCE The city of Myrtle Beach

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