The luck of the Irish will be with you when you celebrate St Patrick's Day in Myrtle Beach. Each year, thousands of visitors flock to Myrtle Beach to join in the city's festivities and celebrate this popular Irish holiday. If you are planning a visit to Myrtle Beach over St Patrick's Day weekend, here's what you can expect.
Grab your special loved one and head over to the Surfside Beach Civic Center, located just outside of Myrtle Beach in the city of Surfside Beach, for the St Patrick's Day Dance. The dance is perfect for families with young kids, seniors, and everyone in between.
The biggest attraction of St Patrick's Day weekend will be the Annual St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival in North Myrtle Beach. This is the largest St Patrick's Day celebration in the region, and brings in over 30,000 locals and visitors for a legendary Irish-style event. If you are planning to attend this event, put on your green and head over to Main Street near Ocean Boulevard North to catch the parade traveling on its route.
After the parade, the city enjoys the family-friendly festivities of a street festival. Here, you can shop for arts and crafts at over 50 street vendor booths, pick up some home décor, clothing, and other items. The festival also features thrill rides, kiddie rides, food vendors, and two different stages where you can enjoy live musical entertainment throughout the day.
If you are planning a trip to Myrtle Beach over St Patrick's Day weekend, make plans to celebrate the holiday in high style with lodging at one of the area's premier hotels. Choose from among such fine hotels as the Ocean Dunes Resort and Villas Beachfront Myrtle Beach, the Sands Beach Club Beachfront Myrtle Beach, the Ocean Forest Villas, the Plantation Villas Kingston Plantation, and the Best Western Grand Strand Inn.
Your St Patrick's Day weekend will be a fabulous experience filled with Irish-style fun and festivities when you include some of these Irish activities in your getaway plans.
