If you're searching for July 4th fireworks in Myrtle Beach, you've come to the right place. Whether you're planning your Independence Day vacation, avoiding the crowds, or simply want to check the conditions before heading out, our live surf cams let you match each celebration to the best vantage point along the Grand Strand.

Fireworks in Myrtle Beach

Every year, thousands of visitors gather along the beaches, piers, and Marshwalk to celebrate the Fourth of July. The good news? You can watch many of these displays live from home—or scout out the best viewing locations before you leave your hotel.

Note: Show times and event schedules can change due to weather or local planning. Check official town and event websites before you go.

July 4th Fireworks Schedule

Most professional fireworks shows begin shortly after sunset, typically between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM. All displays are weather permitting.

Myrtle Beach

Event Time Location Best cam
Salute from the Shore flyover ~1:03 PM Visible along the coast Myrtle Beach Skywheel/2nd Ave Pier
Hot Summer Nights live music 6:00–9:00 PM Plyler Park, downtown Myrtle Beach Skywheel/2nd Ave Pier
Fireworks at the Beach 9:00 PM Launched from Second Avenue Pier; visible along the 1.2-mile Boardwalk Myrtle Beach Skywheel/2nd Ave Pier

Myrtle Beach hosts a special July 4 fireworks show in place of its usual Wednesday summer display. The weekly Boardwalk shows continue throughout July on Wednesday nights at 9:00 PM.

Our Myrtle Beach Skywheel/2nd Ave Pier cam sits at the launch site—the best live view of the show. For alternate angles along the Grand Strand's central oceanfront, also check Myrtle Beach 30th Ave North (north of the boardwalk), Myrtle Beach Springmaid Pier (south end), and Myrtle Beach 29th Ave South (Crown Reef area).

North Myrtle Beach

Event Time Location Best cam
Salute from the Shore flyover ~1:04 PM Visible along the coast Cherry Grove Pier
Cherry Grove Pier Fireworks 9:30 PM Cherry Grove Pier; visible from the surrounding beach Cherry Grove Pier
Barefoot Landing Fireworks 10:00 PM Over the lake at Barefoot Landing North Myrtle Beach

The City of North Myrtle Beach hosts a free professional fireworks show at Cherry Grove Pier from 9:30–10:00 PM—the only permitted fireworks display within city limits. Ocean Boulevard at the pier and 300 feet of beach on each side close at 7:00 PM. Barefoot Landing hosts a separate display at 10:00 PM over the Intracoastal Waterway.

North Myrtle Beach July 4 fireworks

Surfside Beach

Event Time Location Best cam
4th of July Golf Cart Parade 11:00 AM Ocean Blvd (16th Ave N → 16th Ave S) Surfside Beach Pier
Salute from the Shore 12:45 PM Surfside Beach Fishing Pier Surfside Beach Pier
4th of July Celebration 5:00–8:00 PM Memorial Park Surfside Beach Pier
Official town fireworks show None — Surfside Beach 13th Ave for informal shoreline displays

Surfside Beach holds a full day of Independence Day festivities, but the town does not host a professional July 4 fireworks display. Budget cuts eliminated the town-sponsored show years ago, and Surfside has not put on an official July 4 pier fireworks display since 2016. Visitors may still set off personal fireworks along the shoreline away from the pier—see the fireworks laws section below.

For the golf cart parade, try the Surfside Beach Pier cam for the south end of Ocean Boulevard or Surfside Beach 13th Ave for a mid-route oceanfront view. For Salute from the Shore, use the town's Surfside Pier Camera on our Surfside Beach Pier page.

Garden City & Murrells Inlet

Event Time Location Best cam
Murrells Inlet Boat Parade Afternoon (check current schedule) Starts at the Garden City point, travels through the inlet Murrells Inlet
MarshWalk Fireworks 10:00 PM End of the Marshwalk pier; visible along the entire Marshwalk Murrells Inlet

There is no separate professional fireworks show at the Pier at Garden City. The Pier is a popular July 4 gathering spot, but the Grand Strand's largest South Strand aerial display launches from the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk at 10:00 PM. Verify parade start times on the official Marshwalk site.

Murrells Inlet Marshwalk events

Which Surf Cam for Which Event?

Here is a full breakdown of our cameras matched to July 4th events and viewing spots.

Myrtle Beach Skywheel/2nd Ave Pier

Best for: Downtown Myrtle Beach Boardwalk fireworks (9:00 PM), Hot Summer Nights at Plyler Park, and general oceanfront crowd conditions along the central Grand Strand.

This cam sits at the heart of the boardwalk near the SkyWheel and Second Avenue Pier—the exact launch point for Myrtle Beach's professional fireworks display. If you want one cam for the city's main July 4 show, this is it.

Myrtle Beach 30th Ave North

Best for: An alternate oceanfront view north of the boardwalk during the 9:00 PM fireworks show, plus crowd and weather conditions along the northern stretch of Myrtle Beach.

This page includes North and South views from Caribbean Resort & Villas—useful if you're staying north of downtown and want to gauge visibility and beach activity before heading to the boardwalk.

Myrtle Beach Springmaid Pier

Best for: South-end Myrtle Beach crowd conditions, surf, and weather on July 4—and a southern oceanfront perspective along the city limits toward Surfside Beach.

Springmaid Pier sits on the south end of Myrtle Beach. While the boardwalk fireworks launch from Second Avenue Pier, this cam is a good choice for monitoring the busy south-end beachfront throughout the holiday.

Myrtle Beach 29th Ave South

Best for: South Myrtle Beach oceanfront conditions at Crown Reef Beach Resort & Waterpark—ideal for checking crowds and weather in the southern part of the city on Independence Day.

This cam covers the Crown Reef area, between Springmaid Pier and the central boardwalk—a convenient pre-show check if you're staying in south Myrtle Beach.

Cherry Grove Pier

Best for: North Myrtle Beach's official July 4 fireworks show (9:30 PM), Salute from the Shore, and Cherry Grove beach crowd conditions.

This page includes North and South pier views—the closest live look at the City of North Myrtle Beach's professional fireworks display. Arrive early via the cam to check beach and traffic conditions; the pier and adjacent beach close before showtime.

North Myrtle Beach

Best for: General North Myrtle Beach oceanfront conditions and a wider view of the northern Grand Strand on July 4.

This cam is useful for monitoring holiday beach traffic and weather across North Myrtle Beach, and for checking conditions near the Barefoot Landing area before the 10:00 PM Intracoastal fireworks show.

Surfside Beach Pier

Best for: Salute from the Shore at the fishing pier (12:45 PM), the south end of the golf cart parade route, and pier-area beach conditions.

This page includes three live views:

Personal fireworks are prohibited within 500 feet of the pier, so informal displays are more likely visible from cams farther up the beach.

Surfside Beach 13th Ave

Best for: Mid-route views of the golf cart parade on Ocean Boulevard, general Surfside beach crowds, and informal July 4 fireworks along the shoreline.

This oceanfront cam sits away from the pier exclusion zone, making it a useful spot to gauge beach activity—and potentially catch personal fireworks displays that visitors set off legally on July 4 between sunset and 11:00 PM.

Garden City Pier

Best for: Personal fireworks along the Garden City beachfront, oceanfront crowds at the Pier at Garden City, and South Strand surf and weather conditions.

The Pier at Garden City is a popular July 4 gathering spot, and this cam is one of the best live views of independent fireworks displays along the oceanfront. While the professional show launches from the Marshwalk at 10:00 PM, Garden City Pier is the go-to cam for watching holiday activity and personal fireworks on the beach.

Murrells Inlet

Best for: MarshWalk fireworks (10:00 PM), the boat parade as it passes through the inlet, and waterfront crowd conditions along the Marshwalk.

This page includes four live views—switch between them on the cam page for the best angle:

Tune in early to catch boat parade traffic and dinner-hour crowds, then switch to Marshwalk #1 or Marshwalk #2 for the area's main professional fireworks display.

Can You Shoot Fireworks on the Beach?

South Carolina allows consumer fireworks statewide, but local rules vary significantly along the Grand Strand. Where you are determines whether personal fireworks on the sand are legal.

Myrtle Beach — Not on the Beach

Fireworks are prohibited at all times on the beach, beach accesses, public streets, parks, and all other public property within the City of Myrtle Beach.

On private property only, fireworks are allowed between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM most days, extended until 12:30 AM on July 4–5 and New Year's. You must be 18 or older (minors only with a parent or guardian). Violations carry a $250 fine for a first offense and $500 for repeat offenses within a year.

The 9:00 PM Boardwalk show is a permitted professional display—the only exception on public property.

City of Myrtle Beach fireworks rules

North Myrtle Beach — Not on the Beach

The sale, possession, and use of fireworks are prohibited within the City of North Myrtle Beach at all times, including on the beach and on private property. The Cherry Grove Pier fireworks show is a permitted professional event—the only legal display in city limits.

Violations are enforced by North Myrtle Beach Police. Report illegal fireworks to dispatch at 843-280-5511.

North Myrtle Beach fireworks rules

Surfside Beach — Yes, on July 4 Only

Surfside Beach is a notable exception. Personal fireworks may be discharged on the beach from sunset until 11:00 PM on July 4, in the area from the mean high-water mark eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. A similar window applies on New Year's Eve (sunset December 31 until 1:00 AM January 1).

Restrictions:

Watch informal displays from Surfside Beach 13th Ave rather than the pier cams, which sit inside the exclusion zone.

Surfside Beach fireworks ordinance

Garden City & Murrells Inlet — Not on the Beach

Murrells Inlet and the northern Garden City beachfront fall under unincorporated Horry County. Discharging fireworks on public beaches, beach accesses, street ends, and county land adjacent to the beach is unlawful, with civil fines starting at $50.

Southern Garden City sits in Georgetown County, where many public beaches are designated fireworks-free zones under county beach ordinances. Rules can vary by specific location and access point.

Property owners can also establish posted Fireworks Prohibited Zones on private or adjoining public land under South Carolina state law.

Horry County fireworks regulations

Georgetown County fireworks regulations

Litchfield — Not on the Beach

The Litchfield beach area falls under Georgetown County regulations. The Litchfield-by-the-Sea community is a designated fireworks-free zone, and fireworks are strictly prohibited on the beach and throughout the community.

Other Litchfield beach accesses may also fall within Georgetown County fireworks-free zones. If you're unsure about a specific location, contact the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office at 843-546-5102. Fireworks debris on public beaches is considered litter, and those discharging fireworks are responsible for cleanup and removal.

Litchfield-by-the-Sea beach rules

Pawleys Island — Not on the Beach

The Town of Pawleys Island prohibits fireworks everywhere on the island, including the beach and all town limits. This is an absolute ban—no fireworks are permitted on Pawleys Island at any time.

Town of Pawleys Island fireworks rules

Quick Comparison

Area Official July 4 show? Personal fireworks on beach? Best cam
Myrtle Beach Yes — 9:00 PM, 2nd Ave Pier No — private property only Skywheel/2nd Ave Pier
North Myrtle Beach Yes — 9:30 PM Cherry Grove Pier No — prohibited in city limits Cherry Grove Pier
Surfside Beach No town show Yes — July 4 only, sunset–11:00 PM (not near pier) Surfside Beach 13th Ave
Garden City No local show Informal displays — check county rules Garden City Pier
Murrells Inlet Yes — 10:00 PM Marshwalk No — Horry County beach ban Murrells Inlet
Litchfield No local show No — fireworks-free zone Litchfield
Pawleys Island No local show No — prohibited on the island Pawleys Island

Best Places to Watch Fireworks in Person

If you're heading out on the South Strand, these are the highlights—with the cam to check before you go:

For other Grand Strand options:

Plan extra time if you're visiting both Garden City and the Marshwalk on the same day—the boat parade and evening fireworks draw heavy traffic along Highway 17 Business. Parking fills quickly, and congestion can start several hours before the fireworks begin.

Check Weather and Surf Conditions Before You Go

Summer thunderstorms are common along the South Carolina coast. Before heading out, check our cams for:

Browse all Grand Strand surf cams or jump straight to the cam for your area:

Watch Myrtle Beach Fireworks Live

Whether you're a local resident, a vacationer staying nearby, or someone who simply loves the beach, our surf cams provide one of the easiest ways to experience Myrtle Beach July 4th fireworks—matched to the event you care about most.

Bookmark this page and check back on Independence Day to watch live conditions, monitor crowds, and enjoy the celebration from anywhere.

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸