Fourth of July in Myrtle Beach is an exciting time ever year and this year is no different. Visitors from all over the world travel to Myrtle Beach to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. The City`s of Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach and Murrells Inlet along with Broadway at the Beach and The Market Common will host the Fireworks Celebration.

Below are the details of the Festivities courtesy of the Myrtle Beach Herald. Have a fun and safe Fourth of July in Myrtle Beach.

THE MARKET COMMON

When: 9 p.m. after the conclusion of the Italian Festival
How long: 15 to 20 minutes
Where: Valor Memorial Garden
Where to park: Anywhere at the Market Common
Cost: Free
Details: The Market Common Independence Day fireworks celebration will feature patriotic themed activities and complimentary American flags throughout the Market Common from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. A DJ will be featured in the park from 8:30-9:30 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m., said Diane Smith, public relations coordinator for the Market Common.

SURFSIDE BEACH
When: 9:30 p.m.
How long: 25 to 30 minutes
Where: Surfside Beach Pier
Where to park: In any public lot
Cost: Free
Details: Before the fireworks, the town of Surfside Beach will have a band from 6-9 p.m., a cookout for residents and visitors and inflatables for the kids.
“This is the second fireworks display we have had in years,” said Debbie Ellis, supervisor of special events for Surfside Beach. “And it will be the second show since we purchased the Surfside Pier.”

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
When: 9:30 p.m.
How long: 30 minutes
Where: Cherry Grove Pier at 3500 N. Ocean Blvd. in North Myrtle Beach, adjacent to the Prince Resort.
Where to park: anywhere near the pier
Cost: Free
Details: “The City of North Myrtle Beach and the North Myrtle Beach Chamber put on the show,” said Jennifer Prince, media/communications specialist for the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. “This is the 18th year this fireworks show has been going on and is one of the longest shows on the Grand Stand.” For more information, call toll free number 866-805-8642.

MURRELLS INLET
When: 10 p.m.
How long: 15 minutes
Where: off the marshwalk in Murrells Inlet, but visible from Garden City
Where to Park: Anywhere along the marshwalk
Cost: Free
Details: Murrells Inlet is celebrating their 27th annual Murrells Inlet Fourth of July Boat Parade followed by fireworks. This year’s theme is “2010: Freedom is In.”
To be in the judged boat parade, it costs $5, but anyone is welcome to join in the parade at no charge.
Boat and dock decoration contest entry forms are available at Garden City Realty, Dunes Realty, Capt. Dick’s Marina and Booty’s.
The boat parade starts at 5 p.m.

BROADWAY AT THE BEACH
When: 10 p.m.
How long: 5 to 6 minutes
Where: Over Lake Broadway
Where to park: Anywhere at Broadway at the Beach
Cost: Free
Details: This year’s fireworks are environmentally friendly. “The show is based on pyrotechnics and not just ‘fireworks,’” said Alicia Harper, director of marketing for the Burroughs & Chapin Company. “The disbursements associated with traditional fireworks are reduced and they do not require the same level of manpower. Therefore, this is an electronically and fuse inspired fireworks system.”

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