Myrtle Beach Memorial Day Weekend Round-Up

Here in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, we consider Memorial Day weekend the official start to summer. Our public schools here locally are just days away from summer break, the temperatures are solidly in the 80s, and we’re ready for beach picnics and time out on the water. If you’re lucky enough to be headed into town this weekend, you might want to check out one (or more!) of the below:

Myrtle Beach Pelicans Military Appreciation Night

6:05pm p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024, Pelicans Stadium, 1251 21st Avenue North

Military Appreciation Days Parade, Honorary Grand Marshal and Official Grand Marshal

10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, Along Farrow Parkway at The Market Common 

The Military Appreciation Days Parade is sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and begins at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 27th, on Farrow Parkway in the Market Common District. This year's Grand Marshal is Caitlin Bassett, a U.S. Army veteran and actress. 

Memorial Day Family Picnic

11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, Valor Memorial Garden, 1120 Farrow Parkway

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

Jack Platt Veterans’ March with Battlefield Cross Ceremony 

9:00 a.m., Monday, May 27, 2024, 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 not able to walk.  

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony

11:00 a.m., Monday, May 27, 2024, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 North Oak Street

Surfside Beach Memorial Day Golf Cart Parade

10:00 a.m., Monday, May 29, 2023, Ocean Boulevard, Surfside Beach, SC

Surfside Beach Memorial Day Service 

2:00 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2023, Memorial Park located at the Corner of Surfside Drive and Willow Drive

Military Documentary

2 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2024, Grand 14 Cinema, 4002 DeVille Street

Festive Brass Concert Performance

7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2024, Ballroom ABC, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 North Oak Street