Celebrate the 4th with a Bang: Your Guide to Myrtle Beach Fireworks and Activities

 

Take your crew to North Myrtle Beach this Fourth of July and commemorate America’s independence with a slew of patriotic events. Have an unforgettable summer holiday in this coastal destination famous for festive celebrations like parades, fireworks, and beach fun.

If you’re lucky enough to find yourself in Myrtle Beach this Fourth of July, a fabulous time awaits you. Here are a variety of all-American activities to fill your itinerary with:

Independence Day 5k Run

If you enjoy a good workout, start the morning off with the annual 4th of July Independence Day Run. Don your red, white, and blue attire and choose your race: a 5k, 50-yard Stars and Stripes Kids’ Dash, or Uncle Sam’s 1-mile run. Races usually start bright and early at the Market Common near Valor Park and are fun for the whole family.

Fun in the Sun at the Beach

Beach days are a popular way to spend the 4th! North Myrtle Beach is home to sunny skies and miles of beautiful beaches, offering the perfect backdrop for Fourth of July fun. Whether you enjoy sunbathing, swimming, beach games, or water sports like kayaking and parasailing, you’ll find it here.

Take in a Parade

The city hosts a variety of patriotic parades on the 4th of July. Colorful floats, high-energy marching bands, and lively entertainers fill the streets, delighting visitors young and old.

Head out to Pawleys Island, just a short drive from Myrtle Beach for the annual Pawleys Island Parade. The parade features imaginative floats created from convertibles, flat-bed trucks, and golf carts decked out in red, white, and blue for the holiday. Murrells Inlet Boat Parade is another popular annual community event held on the 4th. Participants compete for the title of the best-decorated boat while spectators watch from along the Marshwalk. After the evening parade, fireworks light up the sky.

Dazzling Fireworks Displays

As the sun sets, all of Myrtle Beach prepares for the highlight of the evening – spectacular fireworks shows that are guaranteed to wow audiences. Renowned for their brilliance and artistry, North Myrtle Beach’s fireworks illuminate the night sky up and down the beach and around the city.

• Surfside Beach 4th of July Celebration
  The festivities take place at Surfside Pier, located between Ocean Boulevard and Surfside Drive. The event hosts live entertainment and family fun.

• Cherry Grove Pier 4th of July Fireworks
  A favorite of locals and visitors, the annual fireworks show at the Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach starts at 9:30 PM and fills the air with light and music. The vibrant display can be seen from the beach and hotel balconies next to the pier. Arrive early to reserve a seat in the best viewing spots.

• · 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Broadway at the Beach
  Offering fireworks shows twice a week throughout the summer, Broadway at the Beach puts on an extra spectacular unique Independence Day celebration. Fireworks are shot off at 10:00 PM, lighting up the sky over Lake Broadway. The show can be viewed from several places around the complex, including the bridges crossing the lake.

Enjoy the City’s Nightlife

The fireworks may end, but the celebrating doesn’t stop! The Fourth of July fun continues in North Myrtle Beach with live music and dancing at the local clubs.

Make this year’s Independence Day one for the memory books by taking a summer holiday to North Myrtle Beach and experiencing the nonstop fun and patriotic excitement.

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