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Sun Fun Festival 2019: Myrtle Beach's Historic Kickoff to Summer with Parades, Music, and Fireworks

Sun Fun Festival 2019: Myrtle Beach s Historic Kickoff to Summer with Parades, Music, and Fireworks

The Sun Fun Festival, one of Myrtle Beach's most beloved and historic events since 1951, returns May 31 through June 2, 2019, in downtown Myrtle Beach at Plyler Park (1309 North Ocean Boulevard). This annual celebration officially launches summer along the Grand Strand, drawing locals and visitors with its timeless fun, live entertainment, and beachfront vibes.

Hosted by the Oceanfront Merchants Association in partnership with the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival features top performances including Too Much Sylvia, the Swingin' Medallions, DJ Matt, A1A (the official Jimmy Buffett tribute band), and the Golden Knights US Army Parachute Team. Local meteorologist Ed Piotrowski serves as Grand Marshal for the Sun Fun Parade, promising an exciting highlight.

Set along the vibrant oceanfront, attendees can enjoy festival activities alongside beach time and boardwalk excitement. Don't miss the spectacular Saturday night fireworks. Here's the full schedule:

Friday, May 31

  • 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. FREE Games and Activities for all ages, costumed characters, face painters, stilt walkers, fun with DJ Matt
  • 8 p.m. Swingin' Medallions
  • 9:15 p.m. The Golden Knights Pyro Performance

Saturday, June 1

  • 10 a.m. Sun Fun Parade
  • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kite demonstration by Klig's Kites* (*subject to change)
  • 12 p.m. The Golden Knights Performance landing on the Beach in front of Plyler Park
  • 4 p.m. The Golden Knights Performance landing on the Beach in front of Plyler Park
  • 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. FREE Games and Activities for all ages, costumed characters, face painters, stilt walkers, fun with DJ Matt
  • 8 p.m. Too Much Sylvia
  • 10 p.m. FIREWORKS

Sunday, June 2

  • 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. FREE Games and Activities for all ages, costumed characters, face painters, stilt walkers, fun with DJ Matt
  • 8 p.m. A1A, the Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
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