WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina | First of two motorcycle events opens on Grand Strand

First of two motorcycle events opens on Grand Strand

(Myrtle Beach-AP) May 19, 2005 - The first of two motorcycle events on the Grand Strand is officially underway. The Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association welcomed thousands of bikers Wednesday to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, which will be home base for bikers to start cruising, and partying, through the weekend.

Many vendors and bikers have been on the Grand Strand since last Friday. Wednesday was the first day vendors could set up in the city.

Officials say crowds are bigger than last year, thanks to nice weather and extra advertising.

The Coastal Carolina University's tourism center says about 30,000 more bikers showed up for the kickoff weekend compared with last year. Total attendance is expected to reach 300,000 bikers.

The Atlantic Beach Bikefest is set for Memorial Day weekend.

Posted 7:40am by Bryce Mursch

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