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A Myrtle Beach Favorite, The Sun Fun Festival, is Back!

  By  Ashley Daniels
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It’s back for the 70th time this year! The annual Sun Fun Festival is set to kick off summer at the beach. And, this year, the dates are May 16-18, 2025. 

What hasn’t changed is the jam-packed schedule of events hosted in Plyler Park on Ocean Boulevard for those three days – something for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t miss the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, as they make a perfect landing on the beach in front of Plyler Park three times during Sun Fun: a Friday night pyro jump, and two sky-high performances on Saturday. Check out the line-up below!

Friday, May 16

Head on out to Plyler Park for the first day of the Sun Fun Festival with entertainment by the Swingin’ Medallions (playing crowd favorites and beach classics) starting at 6 p.m. You’ll be on your feet dancing and singing along to these well-known tunes. There will be games, photo booths, face painting, glitter tattoos, photo ops, free crafts for kids, but be sure to stick around until 9 p.m. for the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Pyro Jump!

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Saturday, May 17

Saturday is packed full of wonderful events for the whole family. Starting at 10 a.m. is the Omar Shriners Parade marching from 8th Ave. N to 15th Ave. N. At noon and 4p.m. you won’t want to miss the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Performance followed by Too Much Sylvia taking the stage from 6-9 p.m. 

Sunday, May 18

Festivities start at 2 p.m. in Plyler Park with more fun and games for the entire family. The On the Border Eagles Tribute band will take the stage from 3–6 p.m., providing entertainment for all.

Shelbi Ankiewicz
Shelbi Ankiewicz is a senior at Coastal Carolina University studying communication, journalism, and intercultural studies. She is originally from Montgomery, Alabama, but has resided in Myrtle Beach for 14 years. She is the Editor-in-Chief of CCU's student newspaper, The Chanticleer, and is a member of a two-year leadership program called the Wall Fellows. Shelbi enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling to major cities in the SouthEast, and attending concerts. In her free time you can find her hanging out with her frenchton bulldog, Oma, or visiting the local trails Myrtle Beach has to offer.