Memorial Day Weekend in Myrtle Beach: Top Events, Parades & Celebrations
Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer, and Myrtle Beach offers an ideal spot to enjoy the long holiday. Expect warm 80s temperatures, perfect for sunbathing along our 60-mile Grand Strand beaches or diving into diverse attractions. If you're visiting the Myrtle Beach area, don't miss these highlighted events (note: dates reference 2019; verify current schedules):
Military Appreciation Days Parade and Family Picnic
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Myrtle Beach honors Military Appreciation Days throughout May with engaging activities. Join the parade on Saturday, May 25, starting at 10:30 a.m. along Howard Avenue and Farrow Parkway at The Market Common. The 2019 Grand Marshal was US Army Ranger-turned-country artist Keni Thomas, with World War II US Army Nurse Treva Greene as Honorary Grand Marshal.
After the parade, attend the free Family Picnic at Valor Memorial Garden from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., featuring exhibits, live music, and a meet-and-greet with Grand Marshal Keni Thomas.
For details on 2019 Military Appreciation Days events, exhibits, parade, picnic, or sponsors, call 843-918-1014.
Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Bikefest
Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27, 2019
Celebrate culture and heritage at the annual Atlantic Beach Bike Fest, also known as Black Bike Week or the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival. This motorcycle rally features meet-and-greets, parties, live music, and entertainment all weekend long.
Surfside Beach Memorial Day Golf Cart Parade
Sunday, May 26, 2019
The festive Surfside Beach Memorial Day Golf Cart Parade runs from 1 to 2 p.m., heading south on Ocean Boulevard. For more info, contact Debbie Ellis at (843) 640-9548 or dellis@surfsidebeach.org.
Myrtle Beach Veterans March
Monday, May 27, 2019
The Veterans March starts at 9 a.m. on Ocean Boulevard, organized by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter. This solemn event focuses on walking (with vehicle accommodations for those unable), followed by a Combat Cross ceremony. Visit MilitaryAppreciationDays.com for details.
Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
Monday, May 27, 2019
Join the ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, featuring speakers, the Missing Man Table, and an honor guard salute. Open to the public; more at MilitaryAppreciationDays.com.
Surfside Beach Memorial Day Service
Monday, May 27, 2019
Honor veterans at the annual service at 2:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial in Surfside Beach.
Plan Ahead for Traffic
Expect crowds, motorcycles, road closures, and altered traffic. In Myrtle Beach, a 23-mile traffic loop operates 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday: from 29th Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard south to Kings Highway, up Harrelson Boulevard to U.S. Hwy 501, onto S.C. 31 north, south on George Bishop Parkway, back to 29th Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard. See our Memorial Day Weekend Blog for full details.
Wherever your Memorial Day takes you in Myrtle Beach, pause to honor those who served and sacrificed for our freedoms—then enjoy a fantastic beach getaway along the Grand Strand!
