Celebrating the 4th of July in Myrtle Beach

Celebrating the 4th of july in myrtle beach

The 4th of July is upon us and if you need plans then you definitely have options. Here is a round up of some of the best options for celebrating the 4th of July in Myrtle Beach in 2024.

parades

CONWAY’S RIVERFEST PARADE | June 29, 11:30a

Pawley’s Island Parade | July 4, 10am.

TOWN OF SURFSIDE GOLF CART PARADE | July 4, 11:00am. The parade route runs along Ocean Boulevard. 

Garden City Wet Golf Cart Parade | July 4, 2:30pm. Not entirely sure what to expect from this one… except that you’ll get wet. See link for more info!

MURRELLS INLET BOAT PARADE | July 4, 5:30pm. Fireworks begin at 10pm.

NMB’S WINDY HILL NEIGHBORHOOD | This parade is “locally famous” and apparently pretty secretive (can’t find any specifics on route or time).

fireworks

CONWAY’S RIVERFEST FIREWORKS | June 29, 9:30pm

Barefoot Landing | Fireworks begin at 10pm on July 4th.

CHERRY GROVE PIER IN NMB | Fireworks begin at 9:30pm.

Broadway at the Beach | 4th of July fireworks begin at 10pm.

2nd Avenue Pier | Fireworks are every Wednesday from May 29–Aug 28 (so they’ll be July 3rd at 9pm).

MarshWalk | Fireworks begin at 10pm. 

Georgetown | Fireworks begin at 9:30pm at East Bay Park.

MB Pelicans Post-Game Fireworks | July 1–3, post-game fireworks.

other ideas

RED, WHITE AND BLUE SERIES | Myrtle Beach Pelicans, July 1–3 with fireworks each night after the game.

OIB BEACH BASH | July 3rd, 10a–12p. Activities, crafts, music, photo booth and more.

4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CRUISE | Little River

13TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K | This 5k and 1 mile fun run happens in Market Common at 7am. Participants are encouraged to dress festively!

ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BLUE 5K | This race is held at Barefoot Landing at 7am on July 1. There is a 50 yard untimed Kids Dash at 8am. Costumes and festive attire are encouraged!

ALL DAY PARTY AT THE HANGOUT | Petting zoo, scavenger hunt, foam party, much more.

SALUTE FROM THE SHORE | See the schedule to see when to expect the planes to be over your part of the Grand Strand. 

Surfside 4th of July Celebration | The celebration is from 5-8pm in Memorial Park. Expect giveaways, food trucks, bounce houses and live music.

Hometown 4th of July | The Kaminski House in Georgetown is hosting a patriotic concert on their lawn from 7-8:30pm on July 4th. Bring a chair and snacks then make your way over to enjoy the fireworks from East Bay Park.

WAVE THAT FLAG | July 1, 5–10pm at Retreat Park in Pawleys Island. Expect music, food, vendors, lazer light show and more.

a little farther away

4th Annual Watermelon Festival | June 29, Florence | Expect a watermelon seed spitting contest, watermelon eating contests, watermelon tasting and lots of vendors and fun!

Ladybug Day at Magnolia Plantation | Mt Pleasant | July 21

other things not to miss in july!

FIRECRACKER DAY AT THOMPSON FARM | July 20, 10a–2p.

SUMMER PICTURES WITH SANTA | July 27.

KIDS NIGHT AT CHIC-FIL-A | Tuesdays, 5–7pm, Murrells Inlet location.