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 2023.

parades

Ride Into Style Golf Cart Parade | July 1, 11am. Not exactly a 4th of July parade and will not have candy thrown but there are other things happening – sidewalk sales, music and more.

Pawley’s Island Parade | July 4, 10:00am. Just cross over the causeway and you’ll be in the right spot! Register to enter the parade by stopping by the Town Hall.

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, 3pm. 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, 6pm. Plus there is live music all day!

fireworks

*Note: The fireworks displays by the ocean/inlet are much better and longer than the regularly occurring ones at Barefoot and Broadway.

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 begin at 9pm.

MarshWalk | Fireworks begin at 10pm. 

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

MB Pelicans Post-Game Fireworks | June 30–July 3

other ideas

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

5TH 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!

4th of July Play Day + BBQ at STAR Academy | Sat, July 1, 12–3pm. There will be BBQ, crafts, face-painting and play! This is a special fundraiser event for a local family in need so all proceeds will go to them. Cost is $36 per family.

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 6:30-8:30pm 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 2–3, 5–10pm at Retreat Park in Pawleys Island. Expect music, food, vendors, lazer light show and more.

Pelicans Baseball Red, White & Blue Weekend | Games from June 30 to July 3 all have fireworks after the game. 

a little farther away

4th Annual Watermelon Festival | Florence | July 1 | Expect a watermelon seed spitting contest, watermelon eating contests, watermelon tasting and lots of vendors and fun!

Loomis Brothers Circus | Florence | July 7–9.

Ladybug Day at Magnolia Plantation | Mt Pleasant | July 29

other things not to miss in july!

Christmas in July with Santa Duff & Red VW Beetle | July 12 and 15. Pre-register, slots are limited!

WATERWAY LIVE AT MYRTLEWOOD | July 20. 

National Hammock Day | July 22 from 2–8p at Hammock Shops Village in Pawleys Island. Expect music, food trucks, kid events and a hammock giveaway each hour. All hammock sale proceeds benefit Teach My People.