Here’s Your Guide to Myrtle Beach area July 4th events and fireworks displays

Looking for something to do this July 4th? We have you covered with events up and down the Grand Strand. 

 

Salute from the Shore

Thursday, July 4, 2019, 1 p.m. 

2019 will mark the 10th year of this unique event. Head to the beach on Independence Day and watch as vintage military aircraft and F-16s from South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing do flyovers across the Carolina shores. Bring your flags and festive gear and wave to these heroes. The Salute from the Shore flyover will take place at 1 p.m., starting at Cherry Grove and making its way down to Bluffton, SC around 1:25 p.m.  salutefromtheshore.org

 

Liberty at Broadway Hot Dog Eating Contest

Thursday, July 4, 2019, 3 p.m. 

Up to 10 participants will have the opportunity to win $300 cash by eating the most hot dogs in three minutes. Second and third place participants will receive a $200 and $100 Homegrown Hospitality Group gift card respectively, and a Liberty and Pigman Goods swag bag. Register at www.libertybreweryandgrill.com/hot-dog-eating-contest/

 

Murrells Inlet Boat Parade

Thursday, July 4, 2019, noon 

Get into the holiday spirit with this annual fun-filled event. The Murrells Inlet Boat Parade begins at noon at Garden City Point, goes past the MarshWalk and ends up at Morse Park Landing. Spectators can watch the parade from anywhere along the MarshWalk. marshwalk.com

 

Independence Day Race at the Market Common, Myrtle Beach

Thursday, July 4, 2019, 7:30am

Start your July 4th off right with a run around The Market Common. This is one of the Grand Strand’s largest races. Choose the 5K or 1-mile route and enjoy highlights of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Participants will receive a high-quality race shirt and a post-race breakfast from Bojangle’s. nspromos.com

 

Inaugural Red, White & Blue 5K at Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach

Thursday, July 4, 2019, 7:30 a.m.

Head to Barefoot Landing for the inaugural Red, White & Blue 5K. This race will run through Barefoot Landing, including all of their new developments. This is a double loop course that will finish along the Intracoastal Waterway. After the race, enjoy a complimentary breakfast at LuLu's. nspromos.com

 

Town of Pawleys Island 53rd Annual 4th of July Parade

Thursday, July 4, 2019, 10 a.m.

Visitors and locals alike parade down the Island in anything that can become a makeshift float— all of which are decorated in true red, white and blue. The Pawleys Island Parade is a fun, family tradition on the 4th. To enter a float in the parade, go to Town Hall, 323 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island to fill out an application. The cost to enter is $15 in advance, the day of the parade it is $20. 

 

Croissant’s 8th annual Cupcake Eating Contest

Thursday, July 4, 2019, 10 a.m.-1 p.m

Contestants 18 years and older have five minutes to eat as many cupcakes as they can. Enter for your chance to win $500 cash and more than $1,000 worth of prizes. Competition begins at 11:30 a.m. Additional entertainment includes music, face painting, cupcake decorating, carnival games, food trucks & more! Featuring local celebrity judges. Proceeds benefitting Help4Kids and Backpack Buddies. Only the first 50 entries will be accepted. croissants.net

 

Surfside Beach July 4th Celebration

Thursday, July 4, 2019, 6 p.m.

Surfside Beach has a family-friendly event from 6-10 p.m. with live entertainment. 

 

Fireworks Displays Galore:

Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, 10 p.m. Don’t miss the huge fireworks display over Lake Broadway, as well as live entertainment and events throughout the day. 

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, 10 p.m. Head to the oceanfront in Myrtle Beach to see these fireworks shot off from the Second Avenue Pier.

Cherry Grove Pier, 9:30 p.m. Folks on the north strand won’t have to travel far to see these fireworks, shot off from the Cherry Grove Pier beginning at 9:30 p.m.

Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, 10 p.m. Don’t miss the daily SummerFest activities at Barefoot Landing and this special fireworks display on the 4th of July, beginning at 10 p.m.

MarshWalk, Murrells Inlet, 10 p.m. To cap off the day full of MarshWalk festivities, a spectacular fireworks display is planned for 10 p.m.

 

Early July 4th Celebrations

Myrtle Beach Pelicans Independence Day Celebration

Wednesday, July 3, 7:05 p.m.

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans will celebrate July 4th a day early with a post-game fireworks extravaganza. The Pelicans will face the Carolina Mudcats. myrtlebeachpelicans.com