Memorial Day Weekend Turnout Sparks Optimism for a Busy Summer Season

Memorial Day weekend turnout sparks optimism for a busy summer season

After last year’s slow tourist season, businesses are hoping the crowded Memorial Day weekend beaches are just the start to a busy summer this year.

Memorial Day crowds kick off a busy summer season at Wrightsville Beach

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer and Wrightsville Beach felt the heat.   Many people chose to spend their holiday weekend at Wrightsville Beach, kicking off the unofficial start to summer.  Maggie Ervey, an employee at the Original Ice Cream stand says a lot of people stopped by for a treat.  “It’s been good, last night was super busy. A long line past Jimmy’s, a lot of tourists, a lot of fam…