Ocean Boulevard Segment Closing for Annual Gospel Fest in Myrtle Beach
Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach will close between Eighth and Ninth Avenues North on Sept. 4 and 5 for the eighth annual Waves of Praise Gospel Fest.
Why this matters locally
The road closure along Ocean Boulevard will affect weekend traffic and parking in downtown Myrtle Beach, while offering local families and visitors a two-day festival featuring national and regional gospel performers.
Drivers and visitors heading into downtown Myrtle Beach will need to plan for traffic changes this weekend as Ocean Boulevard closes for a major annual musical event. The City of Myrtle Beach announced that Ocean Boulevard will be closed between Eighth Avenue North and Ninth Avenue North to accommodate crowds and staging for the eighth annual Myrtle Beach Waves of Praise Gospel Fest.
The festival is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4, starting at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 5, beginning at 4 p.m. The event takes place at 812 North Ocean Boulevard, bringing music, food vendors, and family activities to the downtown strip.
This year's lineup features a mix of local, regional, and national gospel recording artists. Featured performers include Grammy and Stellar Award-winning artists such as Dorinda Cole, John P. Kee & New Life, Luther Barnes, Tim Rogers, Jarell Smalls, Melvin Crispell III, Beverly Crawford, and Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers. In addition to live performances, attendees can expect food options and dedicated children's activities throughout the venue.
Because the road closure directly impacts a busy stretch of Ocean Boulevard, commuters, local business patrons, and visitors should prepare for detours and potential delays in the immediate area. Those planning to attend the festival or visit nearby downtown businesses are encouraged to allow extra travel time and use alternate routes such as Kings Highway or Oak Street to navigate around the event area.
Quick facts
- Event: 8th Annual Myrtle Beach Waves of Praise Gospel Fest
Community brief · prepared from WMBF News — Grand Strand material · original source
