Billed as the “Beach’s Biggest & Best Irish Street Festival,” Myrtle Beach’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on the Boardwalk has three city blocks of entertainment, several live bands on stage throughout the two days, food and retail vendors, an Irish beer garden, petting zoo with camel and pony rides, carnival rides and games and more. Downtown Myrtle Beach between Eighth and Ninth avenues north. Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, noon–8 p.m. Free. (843) 421-9848, myrtlebeachdowntown.com