For nearly 50 years, Myrtle Beach was a military town. First, it was home to the U.S. Army Air Corps in the 1940s, and then to the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base in the 1950s. The United States Air Force closed the base in 1993, and the property has since been transformed into the Market Common District. To observe our city’s military history, Myrtle Beach Military Appreciation Days celebrates those who have served our great nation. The month-long celebration in May features various free events, including a JROTC Drill Competition, parade with Grand Marshal and picnic!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Military Appreciation events are planned by the City of Myrtle Beach's Military Appreciation Committee, an ad hoc committee open to all interested individuals with a passion for our United States military. Below is the list of upcoming events. Questions? For information, call 843-918-1054.
Grand Marshall: U.S. Air Force veteran Colonel Thomas C. “Buddy” Styers
The Honorary Grand Marshal is U.S. Marine veteran, Master Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Piotrowski.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Military Appreciation events are planned by the City of Myrtle Beach's Military Appreciation Committee, an ad hoc committee open to all interested individuals with a passion for our United States military. Below is the list of upcoming events. Questions? For information, call 843-918-1054.
Grand Marshall: U.S. Air Force veteran Colonel Thomas C. “Buddy” Styers
The Honorary Grand Marshal is U.S. Marine veteran, Master Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Piotrowski.
- Military Appreciation Days Parade and Grand Marshals (Honorary and Official) – 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, Farrow Parkway, The Market Common. 2025 Parade Unit Registration Forms and 2025 Marching Band registration Forms will be available soon.
- Family Picnic – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, Grand Park field, The Market Common. The picnic will be held in Grand Park this year, not Valor Memorial Garden. The picnic will feature live music, military vendors and a free hamburger and hot dog lunch. This event is open and free for everyone to attend!
- Jack Platt Veterans’ March with Battlefield Cross Ceremony – 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 26, 2025, Along Ocean Boulevard, 16th to Ninth Avenues North
- Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony – 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 26, 2025, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 North Oak Street
- Festive Brass Concert Performance – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2025, General Robert Reed Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane.
