Freestyle Music Park opening May 23, new pricing

Freestyle Music Park today announced that Saturday, May 23 will be the official opening day of the Park's 2009 season. Beginning on Saturday and carrying over the entire Memorial Day Weekend, the Park will play host to several special promotions and giveaways.

Beginning opening weekend and continuing through May 31, all active United States military, Coast Guard, firefighters, police and emergency medical technicians will be admitted to the park free of charge with valid military or service identification.

This season will also see a reduction of ticket prices. All-day single tickets for adults will retail for $39.95. All-day single tickets for children, three through nine years of age, will retail for $29.95. Children two years of age and younger will be admitted free.

Beginning May 23 and continuing through Sunday, June 14, residents of North and South Carolina will also be eligible for an additional $10 discount off a one-day general admission ticket, resulting in a ticket price of $29.95 for adults and $19.95 for children. To take advantage of this discount, residents must provide proof of residence with a valid state identification card.

Numerous promotions and giveaways will also be occurring throughout the Park over Memorial Day Weekend. Many Myrtle Beach area businesses have contributed prizes for giveaways, which will occur every hour on the hour throughout the Park all weekend. Park guests will also be able to compete for cash prizes throughout the weekend.

Operating hours for opening weekend will be 11 a.m. through 10 p.m. After opening weekend, Freestyle Music Park will operate a special schedule the weekdays of Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, June 5. On these select weekdays, the Park will be open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and offer a special $24.95 ticket price for adult guests and $19.95 for children. The Park will be open normal operating hours for Saturdays and Sundays during this time period. In addition, residents of North and South Carolina will also be eligible for an additional $10 discount off an admission ticket.

"We are greatly anticipating opening over Memorial Day Weekend and are proud to salute those who have served us with considerable sacrifice by offering them free admission to the Park," said John Stine, director of marketing and sales for Freestyle Music Park. "In just two weeks, Freestyle Music Park will open for the 2009 season and will greet guests looking for a day of 'full volume family fun.' Freestyle Music Park has the best rides, shows and attractions in the Southeast, and we feel that each Park guest will leave our gates happy and ready to return."