Celebrate 4th of July Around Myrtle Beach

Stars & Stripes Celebrations For The Whole Family

Celebrating our great country along the Grand Strand is a blast! And we really mean it as dozens of fireworks displays can be seen lighting up our sandy shores during July 4th evening. From sunrise through sunset, there are plenty of events and things to do happening around the Myrtle Beach area to make your Independence Day celebration one not to forget. From watching boat parades to fireworks shows, here’s a list of 4th of July celebrations for the whole family including festivals, contests, and more!

Daytime Events

Start the day off at the 51st Annual 4th of July Parade in Pawley’s Island @ 10am. Locals and vacationers parade down the Island in fun, patriotic makeshift floats.

Salute From The Shore @ 1pm - Vintage Military aircrafts and F-16s from SC Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing will do flyovers across our beaches. Show your support for America’s Armed Forces!

35th Annual Boat Parade in Murrells Inlet @ 4pm - Beginning at the Garden City Point at noon, this colorful parade cruises through the inlet, past the MarshWalk and finishes at Morse Park Landing.

Croissants Cafe 7th Annual Cupcake Eating Contest @ 3pm - A race to the delicious end! 5 minutes on the clock to eat as many home baked cupcakes as you can! Last year's winner devoured 59 cupcakes. Can you beat that?

Surfside Beach Pier Celebration @ 6pm - Enjoy live music and plenty of entertainment with the community on Surfside Drive. It’s a party!

Red White & BOOM

Last but certainly not least, celebrate Independence Day with family and friends at one of our evening fireworks shows. The Grand Strand is known for spectacular fireworks displays that decorate the starry night with colors of red, white, blue and beyond for an incredible experience.

Cherry Grove Pier of North Myrtle Beach @ 9:30pm

2nd Avenue Pier in downtown Myrtle Beach @ 10pm

Broadway At The Beach @ 10pm

Barefoot Landing @ 10pm

Murrells Inlet Marshwalk @ 10pm

Happy Independence Day

If you’re lucky enough to enjoy this 4th of July in Myrtle Beach, you will find there is no shortage of patriotism and exciting happenings to keep you busy all day long. In addition to these great events, enjoy our many small town Independence Day celebrations along the Grand Strand in Little river, Surfside, and Pawley’s Island. For those in town for the holiday considering making a move to our coastal community, our Real Estate Professionals are available to help you find the perfect home. Call today to discuss your property search and get matched with a Realtor that fits your needs!