20th Anniversary of Grand Strand Freedom Week - January 17-21, 2025

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Myrtle Beach’s Grand Strand Freedom Week, a celebration of the remarkable contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is set for January 17-21, 2025. The annual event series is hosted by the Carolina African American Heritage Foundation, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Myrtle Beach. To learn more and RSVP to events, see caahf.org.

2025 Schedule of Events

January 17, 2025

20th Anniversary Celebration Kickoff
(Invitation Only)
5 - 7 pm at Myrtle Beach Train Depot
(Performance by The 100 Grand Band)

Saturday, January 18, 2025
MLK Annual Parade
10 a.m.
NEW Parade Route... Details soon!

Community Youth Fair
12 - 4 p.m.
Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center
and Boys & Girls Club of the Grand Strand
Dunbar St., Myrtle Beach

Sunday, January 19, 2025
CommUNITY Ecumenical Service
4 - 5:30 pm
Mount Olive AME Church
1108 Carver St., Myrtle Beach

Monday, January 20, 2025
Drum-Major Awards & Breakfast
9 - 11 a.m.
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center
2101 Oak, St., Myrtle Beach

January 17 - 21, 2025
MLK Day of Service - Food Drive
Various Locations