Fireworks light up the coast for the holiday. Here is everything you need to celebrate safely: where to watch, what is legal, how to get around, and who to call.
Setting off personal fireworks is prohibited in the City of Myrtle Beach, including all beaches and public areas. Enjoy the free public shows instead.
City fireworks rulesExpect heavy traffic on Ocean Blvd and Hwy 17, plus road closures near display sites. A traffic loop is in effect, so arrive early and consider rideshare.
Getting aroundA temporary curfew applies to anyone 17 & under from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., July 4–6, unless with a parent or guardian, traveling to or from work, or in an emergency.
Read the curfew orderMBPD adds patrols, lighting, and beach coverage for the holiday. Emergencies 911; non-emergencies 843-918-1382.
Public safety in Myrtle BeachRules change from city to city across the Grand Strand and the penalties are real. Tap an area on the map to see what is allowed, when, and the fines that apply.
Using fireworks anywhere in North Myrtle Beach is illegal, including on the beach. You may possess them, but you cannot use, fire, discharge, burn, or in any manner ignite them inside the city limits.
Want to set them off? Head to a jurisdiction where it is legal, or enjoy North Myrtle Beach’s professional public displays.
The City updated its ordinance in 2022 to match South Carolina law: personal fireworks are legal on private property with limits, but banned at all times on the beach and all other public property.
Violations are a civil infraction: $250 first offense, $500 each one after in the same year.
Discharging fireworks in Surfside Beach is illegal without town-council permission. The one exception is July 4th.
Outside that narrow window and location, leave the fireworks to the public shows.
The unincorporated parts of Georgetown County have no countywide ban, so consumer fireworks are generally allowed on private property under state law, with no permit required.
Not sure about a spot? The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office (843-546-5102) can confirm.
In the unincorporated parts of Horry County, outside any city or town, personal fireworks are legal on private property under state law.
Rules change the instant you cross into a city or town, so confirm whose jurisdiction you are in before lighting anything.
Confirm each jurisdiction’s current ordinance before you light anything.
Sparklers burn at about 2,000°F, hot enough to cause serious burns and a leading cause of child fireworks injuries. Consider glow sticks for little ones.
Downtown lots fill well before the fireworks. Here is where to find public parking, what it costs, and how to skip driving altogether.
The Pavilion Parking Garage at 914 N. Kings Hwy. is the closest covered garage to the Boardwalk and SkyWheel. Rates climb during holidays and events, so bring a card and arrive early.
Paid parking is enforced 9 a.m. to midnight daily, March through September. Downtown meters run $2/hour; beach-access spaces are $3/hour or $15 all day. Pay at the meter, in the ParkMobile app, or by texting your zone number to 25023.
A 7-day visitor parking pass is $50 from the Lanier Parking office inside the Pavilion garage (914 N. Kings Hwy.). It covers city meters all week.
Coast RTA runs year-round fixed-route buses along the beach corridor. The free seasonal shuttle ended in June 2026, so check current routes on the Coast RTA Ride Tracker app or call 843-488-0865. Rideshare drop-offs avoid the closures too.
Parking rates and bus routes change seasonally; confirm current pricing on the City of Myrtle Beach and Coast RTA sites before you go.
Traffic is heaviest right after big events. Let lots clear by walking a while, or arrange a rideshare pickup a few blocks away.
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