Red, White & Boom

June 2018

Looking for a way to spend your July Fourth holiday? Check out these happenings...

PHOTO: Enjoy the Murrells Inlet Boat Parade on the water or from the shore; (inset) Colors over Lake Broadway.

Salute from the Shore

This event allows the chance to pay tribute to our armed forces in a unique way. A military flyover will span South Carolina’s coast, so head to the beach with your red, white and blue. Wednesday, July 4, visit website for flyover schedule. South Carolina coast. salutefromtheshore.org

Fourth of July with the Indigo Choral Society

This concert on the lawn of the Kaminski House Museum will include a variety of selections of Americana, Carolina-themed songs and a salute to our armed forces. Wednesday, July 4, 7:30–9 p.m. Kaminski House, 1003 Front St., Georgetown. kaminskimuseum.org

Myrtle Beach Independence Day Run

Kick off your Fourth of July celebration with an exhilarating run around The Market Common. Pick the 8K, 5K or 1-mile routes, which offer a glimpse back in time with sights from the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Wednesday, July 4, 7:30–10 a.m. Valor Park at The Market Common, Myrtle Beach. myrtlebeachfestivalpromotions.com

Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza

Head to Broadway at the Beach and enjoy an evening of shopping and dining, topped off by a great fireworks show. The sky over Lake Broadway will be lit up to celebrate Independence Day. Wednesday, July 4, 10 p.m. Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach. broadwayatthebeach.com

July Fourth on the MarshWalk

The MarshWalk knows how to celebrate America. The day will kick off with the Annual Boat Parade, which starts at Garden City Point and goes past the MarshWalk and south to Morse Park Landing. Stick around for the Grand Strand’s largest aerial fireworks show. Wednesday, July 4. 4 p.m. parade, 10 p.m. fireworks. Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, Murrells Inlet. marshwalk.com

Cherry Grove Pier Fireworks

Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach continues with their yearly fireworks display. Spectators can enjoy the stunning colors from the beach. Wednesday, July 4, 9:30 p.m. Cherry Grove Pier, 3500 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach. cherrygrovepier.com

Independence Day Fireworks at Barefoot Landing

Barefoot Landing will host a special Independence Day fireworks display for the Fourth. Don’t miss the chance to do a little shopping or grab some great food. Wednesday, July 4, 10 p.m. Barefoot Landing, 4898 U.S 17 S., North Myrtle Beach. bflanding.com

Pawleys Island Golf Cart Parade

Have fun with this tradition in its 51st year. Participants will create festive “floats” from golf carts, convertibles or flatbed trucks. Enter yourself or just enjoy the show! Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m.–noon. Town of Pawleys Island, townofpawleysisland.com

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY STEVE HINISH AND COURTESY OF BROADWAY AT THE BEACH