Grand Strand businesses capitalize on popularity of Halloween

By Maya T. Prabhu
October 19, 2013



MYRTLE BEACH — By October the crowds have thinned in downtown Myrtle Beach, but this year you might have to side-step a zombie along Ocean Boulevard.

For the first time, the Oceanfront Merchants Association is aiming to capitalize on the growing popularity of Halloween by introducing Fright Nights in downtown Myrtle Beach on Fridays through Nov. 1 – zombies and all.

Downtown merchants and other Grand Strand businesses are increasingly using the holiday aiming to lure potential visitors during the slower fall season or entice others to stop by their store, attraction or park for Halloween events.

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