Need plans for Fourth of July? What to know for fireworks, parades along Grand Strand
America’s 250th anniversary is bringing an especially big Independence Day to the Myrtle Beach area, with free fireworks shows, boat parades and citywide celebrations planned across the Grand Strand.
Before you head out — or light your own fuse — here’s what you need to know about where to go and what’s allowed.
Here are key takeaways:
- Free fireworks shows are scheduled July 4 at multiple Grand Strand venues, including Second Avenue Pier in Myrtle Beach at 9 p.m., Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach at 9:30 p.m. and Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing at 10 p.m.
- Setting off your own fireworks depends on where you live: Myrtle Beach allows them on personal property with hours extended until 12:30 a.m. on July 5, while North Myrtle Beach bans them entirely within city limits.
- Conway takes a stricter approach year-round but makes a one-day exception on July 4, permitting fireworks from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on private property only, with cleanup required.
- The 43rd annual Murrells Inlet MarshWalk boat parade sets sail at 2 p.m. July 4, followed by a full day of live music and a 10 p.m. fireworks show at the south end of the Grand Strand.
- Gather at beaches along the Grand Strand to observe aircraft flying overhead in honor of the United States’ independence and the country’s armed forces. Salute from the Shore begins at 1 p.m. in Cherry Grove in North Myrtle Beach before ending in the Beaufort/Bluffton area.
- Celebrations stretch well beyond July 4, with a Red, White & Blue 5K at Barefoot Landing on July 3, a Surfside Beach golf cart parade on July 4 and Aynor’s After the 4th event on July 11 capping off the holiday.
- Recurring summer fireworks continue for weeks: Barefoot Landing lights up every Monday through Aug. 31, Broadway at the Beach every Tuesday through Sept. 1 and Second Avenue Pier every Wednesday through Aug. 27.
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.