This past holiday weekend all sorts of things were happening around the grand strand. The beach drew a crowd of thousands out to see a C-17 military plane perform a low-altitude flyover. The scene brought many smiles and even a few tears to people’s faces. “It is our hope that this gesture will inspire the next generation of young Americans to develop the same appreciation for the brave men and women serving in the armed forces that our parents instilled in us,” the nonprofit’s organizers wrote on their website, salutefromtheshore.org.
Residents of Murrells Inlet went about celebrating with their 28th annual July 4th Boat Parade. Hundreds of boats decorated from bow to stern in red, white, and blue coasted through the marsh past houses decorated with patriotic spirit. “We love the Fourth of July parade,” said John Gilliland, who owns a condo in Murrells Inlet and comes to visit from Pennsylvania every chance he gets. “We love the whole feel of patriotism here, and the way they celebrate here.”
For Pawley’s Islanders, the annual 4th of July Parade was a big hit. The streets were full of decorated boats, cars, floats, and live music. The parade was lead through Bird’s Nest into Town Hall, to be judged, and continued on route heading north. With so much to do this weekend, Myrtle Beach residents and tourists were guaranteed a good patriotic time with plenty of fireworks to follow.
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