The Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association is holding its annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Crabby Mike’s Calabash Seafood Company, Surfside Beach. State, county and municipal law enforcement officers, fire fighters, emergency management and EMS employees will be recognized at the event, with more than 350 public safety personnel expected to attend. The event is hosted and sponsored by Crabby Mike’s.

Each year the MBAHA holds an appreciation lunch for leaders and officers of public safety as well as MBAHA members. The event originated in response to the great demands during the peak tourism season.

“We are proud to salute our public safety professionals who give so much and endure many hardships in responding to emergency situations,” said Stephen Greene, MBAHA President & CEO. “The luncheon is our way to say ‘thank you’ and express the appreciation of the entire tourism industry for all our law enforcement and emergency personnel do to protect and serve the Grand Strand. Without their assistance, we could not host our many festivals, events and, of course, the visitors to our wonderful community.”

For tickets, please contact the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association at (843) 626-9668 or jeffrey.wisniewski@mbhospitality.org.