General Information: Parade

North Myrtle Beach welcomes you to a sea of green! The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the largest on the Grand Strand with over 100 parade entries and a long history of fun. Masses of people line Main Street each year to get a glimpse of this magical parade. The parade begins promptly at 9:00 AM. Be sure to set up by 8:30 AM with your friends, family, beach chairs, blankets, and golf carts. You don’t want to miss this two-hour phenomenon.

This fun-loving parade of St. Patrick’s Day themed and decorated floats is a 35 year tradition on the streets of North Myrtle Beach. It is a great time for all ages and kicks off the 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival taking place on Main Street from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. 

General Information: Festival

After the parade, continue the fun with a street festival! Three stages of live entertainment will keep you in the Irish spirit all day. Expect Irish Pipe Bands, Irish Dancers, and many more live performances.

Over 120 vendors will display their crafts. Food vendors and Main Street businesses will have a variety of Irish treats and festival food favorites for everyone to enjoy. Keep an eye out for all the street entertainers and leprechauns that scurry around this festival. Bring the “wee” ones to enjoy the children’s area that is full of rides and games for all ages.

Festivities end at 4:00 PM, but before you leave, stop by the Information/Parks and Recreation tent to purchase a souvenir t-shirt to end your glorious day! T-shirt quantities are limited so purchase your souvenir t-shirt early at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center the week of the festival.

Entertainment schedule and all other details available at: www.nmb.us/411/St-Patricks-Day-Parade-Festival