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Irish cheer meets Southern charm in the 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival! North Myrtle Beach will be transformed into a sea of green on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The parade and festival are free and open to the public.
The parade begins at 9 am. It will have over 120 colorfully decorated floats and golf carts in addition to the marching bands, dancers and leprechauns. And then from 11 am to 4 pm, Main Street is turned into a bustling Irish festival with three stages of entertainment. You can expect to see Irish pipe bands, Irish dancers and other musical acts.
More than 100 vendors will line the streets, selling arts, crafts and merchandise. Delicious food options will be available for purchase, including corned beef, cabbage and other traditional Irish fare. There will be a kids’ area with rides and games.
The Leprechaun Contest will have judges evaluating originality and energy. Test your appetite with the Shepherds Pie Eating Contest.
And then it’s on to the beach for at least a walk in the sand as the sun goes down on this fun filled day on the Grand Strand.
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