The Grand Strand is magical all year with its 60 miles of beautiful shore, marshlands, and wildlife. It is especially magical during the Fourth of July and a great place to celebrate America’s independence. Myrtle Beach lights up with excitement during this time with events that the whole family can enjoy! Check out one of the events below and celebrate America with us! Elliott Realty wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Salute from the Shore
Salute from the Shore was started as a way to celebrate the military during the Fourth of July. On Monday, July 4th at 1 pm, head to the shore to watch a parade of military aircraft fly overhead to honor the USA’s armed forces. The participating aircraft will include F-16s from the Shaw Airforce Base, Military C-17s, and privately-owned vintage military planes. The planes depart from Cherry Grove and make their way to Hilton Head, SC. You are encouraged to wear your best red, white, and blue attire and bring a flag or poster to show your support for our military. Visit https://salutefromtheshore.org/share-your-salute/ and share why you love America, honor your loved ones in the military, or share a favorite Fourth of July tradition. See you on the shore!
13th Annual Independence Day 5K
The Independence Day 5K, now in its 13th year, is one of the largest races in the Myrtle Beach area. The race course starts at the Grand Park Lake, goes through Market Commons, and features highlights of the former Myrtle Beach Airforce Base. There are three different ways to participate: the 5K, Uncle Sam’s 1 Mile Fun Run, and the Stars & Stripes Kids’ Dash. Bring the whole family! Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/MyrtleBeach/MyrtleBeachAnnualIndependenceDay5K?utm_source=visitmyrtlebeach&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=vmb-website&_ga-ft=1YgpaT.0.0.0.0.Dq0cL5-1PLE86G.0.0 to sign up for whichever event you choose. Participants of the 5K receive a race shirt, finisher medal, and post-race goodies.
July 4th Fireworks
There are several places to view fireworks on Independence Day in the Myrtle Beach area. These events are free and open to the public. Broadway at the Beach will host their annual 4th of July Fireworks Show at 10 pm. The fireworks are shot over Lake Broadway. Barefoot Landing is also hosting July 4th fireworks show at 10 pm. Check out the fireworks from 2nd Avenue Pier at 10 pm for an oceanfront Fourth of July celebration. Cherry Grove Pier will have fireworks starting a bit earlier at 9:30 pm. Feel free to bring a beach chair if you’re watching from the beach. Celebrate the Fourth of July with traditional fireworks and feel like a kid again as you watch the sky light up with color.
Barefoot Landing Fourth of July Celebration
The celebrating begins at 7 am with the Red, White, & Blue 5K. You can sign up for this event at https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/NorthMyrtleBeach/RedWhiteandBlueIndependence5K. Participants are encouraged to dress up and show their American spirit! They will also receive a custom-designed shirt and a “Made in the USA” finisher medal. There will be post-race goodies and awards. Barefoot Landing is the celebration before the fireworks display at 10 pm. There will be a steel drum band, the Tropical Jammers. Ryan Newman will be performing at the LandShark Turf Patio, and there will also be entertainment from Nick Pike. All of this begins at 7 pm.
Murrells Inlet Boat Parade
Murrells Inlet is hosting a boat parade at 11 am on Monday, July 4th. The parade begins at Garden City Point and heads toward the MarshWalk, continuing to follow the shoreline south. The theme is “American Heart, Southern Soul.” Take a short drive south of Myrtle Beach and celebrate July 4th with boats decorated in a patriotic way.
God Bless the USA!
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