06/06/2025The top events and things to do in Myrtle Beach over the 4th of July weekend include fireworks displays, parades, a pair of 5K races, and annual flyovers. If you plan to visit the Grand Strand this Independence Day, save room on your itinerary for these Fourth of July Events in Myrtle Beach:
Plenty of parades fill the list of things to do in Myrtle Beach over 4th of July weekend, with some of the best taking place in Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, and Surfside Beach.
The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is considered by many to be the best waterfront dining area on the Grand Strand — and it’s also home to the Murrells Inlet Boat Parade, one of the most popular Myrtle Beach 4th of July events. The annual on-the-water parade will start at 2 p.m. on July 4, and boats will be decorated in this year’s theme: Stars, Stripes, and Saltwater Vibes.
One of the most unique 4th of July events in Myrtle Beach is the Pawleys Island Parade, which is set to start at 10 a.m. on July 4. While most parades feature vehicles, golf carts, or boats, the floats in the Pawleys Island parade can be anything that functions as one!
Head to Surfside Beach on the 4th of July for a morning Golf Cart Parade starting at 11 a.m. Later in the day, the Surfside Beach 4th of July Celebration will feature music, food, games, and other family-friendly entertainment from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Memorial Park.
Fireworks aren’t the only reason to look to the skies this Independence Day in Myrtle Beach. 4th of July flyovers by modern and vintage aircraft will also play a lofty role in the area’s holiday celebrations:
Join thousands of other spectators throughout the state for Salute From the Shore, a 4th of July tradition in Myrtle Beach. Around 1 p.m., F-16s from Shaw Air Force Base will fly over the Grand Strand. Vintage warbirds including T-34s, T-6s, and T-28s will follow. Will they be able to see your red, white, and blue celebrations from above? Salute the pilots and share your photos with the organization!
Those who like to mark the holiday with heart-pumping exercise can do just that at a pair of 4th of July 5K races in the Myrtle Beach area.
Held in Myrtle Beach’s Market Common, the 16th Annual Independence Day 5K Run/Walk includes a 5K race, a 1-mile fun run/walk, and a 50-yard dash for the kids.
Barefoot Landing’s Red, White, and Blue 5K features a 50-yard dash for the kids and a 5K run/walk, with participants encouraged to dress in patriotic colors for either event. The race starts at 7 a.m. on July 4.
The first of the Myrtle Beach 4th of July fireworks start at 9 p.m. Watch colorful 4th of July fireworks light up the night sky all along the Myrtle Beach coastline, in North Myrtle Beach, in Murrells Inlet, at Broadway at the Beach, and at Pelicans Ballpark.
Stick around after the Murrells Inlet Boat Parade for the fireworks show at the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m.
Grab a late dinner at Barefoot Landing and find a spot to watch the fireworks over the lake on the 4th of July. Sparks fly at 10 p.m.
The annual Cherry Grove Pier July 4th fireworks will take place again this year starting at 9:30 pm. Bring a blanket or chair to watch from the beach.
Watch the downtown Myrtle Beach fireworks from anywhere along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. The show will get started at 9 p.m. on the 4th of July.
Head to Broadway at the Beach early to take advantage of world-class shopping and dining before the fireworks start at 10 p.m. on July 4. Have plans for Independence Day? Broadway at the Beach will shoot off fireworks at 10 p.m. each night in the week leading up to the holiday. In addition, popular Broadway at the Beach restaurant and entertainment venue The Hangout will host an all-day, family-friendly patriotic party to mark the holiday.
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans will sport red, white, and blue uniforms as they take on the Charleston RiverDogs for a 4th of July baseball game, with the action getting started at 7:05 p.m. at Pelicans Ballpark. After the game, kids can run the bases and fireworks will fill the sky above the stadium.
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