Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Are you spending St. Patrick’s Day weekend at The Beach? Lucky you! The Grand Strand boasts a ton of fun ways to celebrate the Irish holiday. From local parades and family festivals to green beer and delicious Irish fare, here are some of our picks on what to do this St. Patty’s Day weekend:
North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade
Saturday, March 14, 2026
The 36th Annual North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade is always one of the biggest celebrations of the weekend. The annual, one-day event features a large parade beginning at 9 am on Saturday, March 14, followed by the festival lasting from 11 am to 4 pm. The festival features around 150 vendors, from food to crafts to services and more, and boasts three stages of live music and entertainment, and a children’s area with rides. This popular event happens rain or shine and attracts around 40,000 people each year. The festivities are located on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach and are all just a quick walk away from the beach.
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Area Bar Crawls
St. Patrick's Day Weekend
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Myrtle Beach with exciting bar crawls along the boardwalk! On Saturday, March 14, 2026, join the Official Bar Crawl, starting at 1 p.m. at Sharkey's Oceanfront Restaurant. Enjoy exclusive drink specials, festive drinks, and free entry to multiple venues. Participants will receive a PubCrawls.com wristband, access to exclusive drink specials, and free entry to all participating bars. This event promises a festive atmosphere with hundreds of fellow crawlers, making for an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day celebration.
SkyWheel St. Patrick's Day Lighting
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Head on over to the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel to see the 187-foot wheel covered in green lights for a special St. Patrick's Day lighting! Also, throughout the weekend and on St. Patrick's Day, you'll find a variety of lively bar crawl events happening along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk area.
More Irish-Themed Fun
St. Patrick's Day Weekend
Other places worth checking out this St. Patrick’s Day weekend for Irish fare include Flynn's Irish Tavern in North Myrtle Beach, The Ole' Irish Pub, The Old Bull & Bush Pub & Eatery, Finn McCool’s, or oceanfront Molly Darcy’s. Looking for more events that weekend?