Myrtle Beach Memorial Day Weekend Round-Up

In Myrtle Beach, Memorial Day is considered the weekend that launches summer into full swing. At this time, the public schools are only days away from summer break, the temperatures are steady in the 80s, and everyone is ready for beach picnics and time in the water. So, between this and the rich history the city holds with the previously known ‘Splinter City,’ later developed as the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, it’s no surprise that there’s a surplus of things to do to honor and celebrate our veterans on this day.

If you’re lucky enough to head into town during this weekend, you might want to check out one (or more!) of the following events:

Horry County Junior ROTC Drill Meet

Join us at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, for the fourth annual Horry County Junior ROTC Drill Meet. It will be in the Myrtle Beach Pelicans' parking area. All nine Horry County high schools will participate. Then at noon, stick around for the Military Family Members' Social in the picnic area at the Pelicans' stadium. The lunch is for those with family members in the military or going off to the military. Here you can share information with the Blue Star Mothers and others. Admission is free for all. Visit www.militaryappreciationdays.com for more information.

Myrtle Beach Pelicans Military Appreciation Night

6:05 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, Pelicans Stadium, 1251 21st Avenue North

The Pelicans will play off against the Delmarva Shorebirds for their Military Appreciation game

Military Appreciation Days Parade

This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The grand marshal for this year’s parade will be Colonel Thomas “Buddy” Styers

Spectators can line the streets of Pampas, Howard, and Farrow to see all participants

Memorial Day Family Picnic

11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, Valor Memorial Garden, 1120 Farrow Parkway

Following the parade, attendees can join the Family Picnic at Grand Park in Market Common. The picnic is free for all and will be a time for family fun, live music, military exhibits, and displays

Jack Platt Veterans’ March with Battlefield Cross Ceremony 

9:00 a.m., Monday, May 26, 2025, Along Ocean Boulevard, 16th to Ninth Avenues North

The Veterans March on Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach begins at 9 a.m. This special Memorial Day event isn't a parade, so it won't feature floats or vehicles, unless a vehicle is required for veterans who are unable to walk.

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony

11:00 a.m., Monday, May 26, 2025, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 North Oak Street

Surfside Beach Memorial Day Golf Cart Parade

Monday, May 26, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

The parade will start at 16th Avenue North and travel South on Ocean Boulevard to Melody Lane

Surfside Beach Memorial Day Service 

Monday, May 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park

located at the Corner of Surfside Drive and Willow Drive

Festive Brass Concert Performance

10:30 a.m., Monday, May 26, 2025, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 North Oak Street

Join the Festive Brass for some music before the Memorial Day Ceremony commences for the City of Myrtle Beach

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7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2025, General Reed Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane

Join another concert at the Market Common to honor all Veterans, past and present. Specific songs will be selected that pay respect to the service, sacrifice, and dedication our veterans have made to our country

MOAA Col. Francis A. Esposito (Ret.) Golf Tournament

More details TBA