Stars, Stripes & Summer Fun
If you missed the fun and fireworks at Conway Riverfest this past weekend, you missed only one of the exciting events that are going on to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America! Grab your tri-cornered cap and kerchief and let’s explore the upcoming events in our area.
Gather at the beaches in Horry and Georgetown counties by 1:00 pm on Saturday July 4th for The Salute from the Shore. The flyover begins at 1:00 from Cherry Grove Pier and will travel south along the Grand Strand.
Participating Aircraft:
- Active Military Jets: F-16 fighter jets from Shaw Air Force Base (and McEntire Joint National Guard Base), C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, and a formation of Apache helicopters from the South Carolina Army National Guard.
- Civilian Warbirds: An all-volunteer brigade of slower vintage aircraft follows the military jets. This group includes historic T-34s, T-6s, T-28s, and P-51 Mustangs. Because these planes travel at different speeds, they can lag behind the fighter jets by up to 45 minutes.
I Love a Parade – do you? Secure your spot early!
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Windy Hill Golf Cart Parade, Seaview Street | 10:00 AM |
| Pawley’s Island Parade, Town Hall | 10:00 AM |
| Murrells Inlet Boat Parade, MarshWalk | 10:00 AM |
| Murrells Inlet Kayak Parade, Morse Landing Park | 10:00 AM |
| Surfside Beach Golf Cart Parade, Ocean Blvd | 10:00 AM |
| North Litchfield Children’s Parade, Hanover Drive | 10:00 AM |
| Downtown Marion Celebration Parade | 6:00 PM |
Looking for Fireworks? The Grand Strand will be lit with multiple displays on July 4th.
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Cherry Grove Pier, North Myrtle Beach | 9:30 PM |
| Myrtle Beach Boardwalk (14th Ave Pier and 2nd Ave Pier) | 9:00 PM |
| Second Ave Pier, Myrtle Beach | 9:00 PM |
| Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach | 10:00 PM |
| Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach | 10:00 PM |
| Myrtle Beach Pelicans – Pelicans Ballpark | Post-Game |
| Murrells Inlet Marshwalk | 10:00 PM |
| Kaminski House Lawn, Georgetown (part of Carolina Days celebration) | 9:00 PM |
| Georgetown Fireworks, Morgan Park | 9:30 PM |
| Drones & Fireworks Over Florence | 9:30 PM |
| Downtown Marion Celebration (West Court St) | 9:30 PM |
| Mullins Fireworks Festivities (Gapway Street Complex) | 7:00 PM |
Festivals and Day-Long Events:
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Conway Farmers Market & Patriotic Displays | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Aynor Farmers Market, Sponsored by HTC | 9:00 AM – Noon |
| Poolside BBQ, Avista Resort | 12:00 – 2:00 PM |
| July 4th Day of Fun at Prince Resort | 12:00 – 6:00 PM |
| Downtown Marion Celebration (West Court St) | 4:00 PM |
| Dance Party at The Hangout, Broadway at the Beach | 6:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Carolina Days, Georgetown | 6:30 PM |
Before and Beyond the 4th:
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| July 2 | 7:00 PM | An Evening of Patriotic Music | Belin United Methodist Church, Murrells Inlet |
| July 3 | 7:00 AM | Red, White & Blue 5k | Barefoot Landing |
| July 5 | 6:00 PM | Music in the Park | Maritime Park, Georgetown |
| July 6 | 6:00 – 10:00 PM | Wave That Flag Fest and Laser Light Show | Retreat Park, Georgetown |
| July 11 | 5:00 PM | Aynor After the 4th | Aynor Town Park |
| Thru July 5 | Varies by Day | Carolina Days Don’t miss the opening of the 1976 time capsule on the 4th at Courthouse | Georgetown |
| Thru July | View Hours | Free Exhibit “The American Revolutionary War in SC” | Georgetown Library |
| Thru Sep 7 | Business Hours | Liberty Lawn at Broadway Patriotic Pop-Up | Broadway at the Beach |
| Thru 2026 | View Hours | Free Exhibit “The Dynamics of Horry County During the American Revolution” | Horry County Museum, Conway |
| Continuous | Daylight Hours | Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens George Washington Was Here! | Little River |
After America’s 250th celebration is over, history lives on. South Carolina has many locations that provide a big picture view of the states’ role in the fight for independence!