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Although the sight of white fluffy stuff is unlikely, Myrtle Beach is a great place to celebrate the holidays and get in the spirit. I mean, where else can you play a round of golf, take in a Christmas parade, and then cap off the day with an eggnog overlooking the ocean? The Grand Strand has an abundance of holiday shows, parades, festivals and events for the whole family. Here is a sampling of things to do with your loved ones to make your holiday both merry and bright.<\/p>\n
The South’s Grandest Christmas Show at The Alabama Theatre<\/strong> 10th Annual Christmas Towne<\/strong> Fifth Night Lighting North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade<\/strong> New Year’s Eve Celebration and Fireworks at Broadway at the Beach<\/strong> Children’s Museum of South Carolina’s Noon Year’s Eve Party<\/strong> Hard Rock Cafe’s New Year’s Eve Bash, Hard Rock Cafe<\/strong> House of Blues’ New Year’s Eve with Corey Smith<\/strong> Medieval Times New Year’s Eve Extravaganza<\/strong>
\n4750 Hwy. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, 800-342-2662
\n<\/em>When: Nov. 1 – Dec. 31; 7:30PM (some 2:00PM matinees available-see link below for more details)
\nPrice: $39.95-$49.95 for adults; children’s tickets for 16 and under from $19.95
\n<\/span>Celebrate the holidays in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with the Alabama Theatre’s award winning production, The South’s Grandest Christmas Show. This year’s Christmas extravaganza brings an incredible combination of talent, scenery and special effects to the Grand Strand to produce a spectacular new holiday musical experience sure to put you in the season’s spirit!
\n<\/span>The Carolina Opry Christmas Special
\n<\/strong>The Carolina Opry,\u00a08901 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach,\u00a0<\/strong>800-843-6779
\n<\/em>When: Nov. 1 – Jan. 4; 7:00PM (some 1:00PM matinees available-see link below for more details)
\nPrice: $27.19-$54.12
\n<\/span>This music and variety Christmas show is in its 28th year, and this year adds recent American Idol contestant LaToya London to its ranks. The Calvin Gilmore-produced show features\u00a0an award-winning cast of over 35 including Calvin Gilmore, Rita Gumm, Christie Templeton, Brad Long, Kym \u201cBogie\u201d Shurbutt, Eric Gumm, a real horse-drawn sleigh and even real snow!
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.cgp.net\/www\/ChristmasSpecial\/ChristmasSpecial.html<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMyrtle Beach Convocation Center, 2102 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach,\u00a0843-916-727
\n<\/em>When: Dec. 1; 2:00-6:30PM
\nPrice: Free
\n<\/span>This festival kicks off December, and from the official press release the event will include\u00a0free Santa photos, letters to Santa, amusement rides, games and much more. It concludes with the official tree lighting ceremony for the city of Myrtle Beach.
\n<\/span>Tree Lightings<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Valor Park at Market Common,\u00a04017 Deville St., Myrtle Beach
\n<\/em>When: Dec. 1; 4:30PM
\nPrice: Free
\n<\/span>Rabbi Josef Naparstek will be joining us at Valor Park on Sunday December 1st at 4:30 PM for the Fifth Candle of Hanukkah lighting.
\n<\/span>City of Conway Christmas Tree Lighting<\/strong>
\nConway City Hall, 229 Main Street, Conway
\n<\/em><\/span>When: Dec. 5; 6:00-8:00PM
\nPrice: Free
\n<\/span>Ring in the holiday season with the lighting of the city of Conway Christmas Tree and the arrival of Santa Claus.
\n<\/span>North Myrtle Beach Christmas Tree Lighting<\/strong>
\nMcLean Park,\u00a093 Oak Drive, North Myrtle Beach,\u00a0843-281-2662
\n<\/em><\/span>When: Dec. 6; 6:00-7:00PM
\nPrice: Free
\n<\/span>Come out for North Myrtle Beach’s official tree lighting in McLean Park.
\n<\/span>Christmas and Holiday Parades<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Main Street in North Myrtle Beach,\u00a0843-281-2662
\n<\/em>When: Dec. 7; 5:30 – 7:30PM
\nPrice: Free
\n<\/span>For many years, the Annual Christmas Parade has brought delight and holiday cheer to North Myrtle Beach\u2019s residents. On Saturday, December 7th, 2013 \u00a0the tradition continues as Main Street in North Myrtle Beach fills with familiar holiday songs, colorful floats, marching bands and beauty queens.
\n<\/span>Surfside Beach Christmas Parade
\n<\/strong>11 N. Ocean Boulevard, Surfside Beach,\u00a0843-650-9548
\n<\/em>When: Dec. 14; 2:00-3:00PM
\nPrice: Free
\n<\/span>Watch the annual Christmas parade with floats, music and Santa as it moves down Ocean Boulevard in Surfside.
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.surfsidebeach.org\/calendar.html<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWilcox Avenue and U.S. 17 Business in Murrells Inlet,\u00a0843-357-2007
\n<\/em>When: Dec. 1; 3:00PM
\nPrice: Free
\n<\/span>An annual Christmas parade rides through Murrells Inlet to ring in the season.<\/span><\/p>\nNew Year’s Eve Events and Parties<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nBroadway at the Beach,\u00a01325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach,\u00a0800-386-4662, ext. 1225
\n<\/em>When: Dec. 31; 8:00PM Fireworks
\nPrice: Free; Admission to clubs and bars may vary
\n<\/span>Send 2013 off with a bang & start your New Year’s Eve celebration by enjoying the last fireworks extravaganza of the year at Broadway at the Beach! Brought to you by our friends at Helicopter Adventures.
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.broadwayatthebeach.com\/eventscalendar.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n
\nChildren’s Museum of South Carolina,\u00a02501 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach,\u00a0843-946-9469
\n<\/em>When: Dec. 31; 12:00PM
\nPrice: General Admission is\u00a0$8.00 per person, children 1 and younger FREE; see link for additional event details
\n<\/span>Let the kids bring in the new year while they are awake and ready to party! This afternoon “Noon” Year’s Eve bash provides fun and hands-on entertainment for the whole family at the Children’s Museum.
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.cmsckids.org\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n
\n1322 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach,\u00a0843-946-0007
\n<\/em>When: Dec. 31
\nPrice: Call 843-946-0007 for additional details
\n<\/span>If live music, food and drink are requirements for your New Year’s Eve, the Hard Rock Cafe may be on your list of venues to visit on the last night of 2013. Conveniently located at Broadway at the Beach, the Hard Rock Cafe throws a large New Year’s Eve bash sure to make your welcoming of 2014 a memorable one.
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.hardrock.com\/locations\/cafes3\/events.aspx?LocationID=107&MIBenumID=3<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHouse of Blues,\u00a04640 Hwy. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach,\u00a0843-272-3000
\n<\/em>When: Dec. 31; 8:00PM doors
\nPrice: $15.00-$52.50
\n<\/span>American and country music cult favorite Corey Smith brings in the New Year at the House of Blues. Tickets should be purchased in advance by visiting the link below.
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.houseofblues.com\/tickets\/eventdetail.php?eventid=83952<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMedieval Times Dinner & Tournament,\u00a02904 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach,\u00a0888-935-6878
\n<\/em>When: Dec. 31; 5:00PM
\nPrice: Prices vary but start at $30 for children and $50 for adults for meal and show
\n<\/span>This is sure to be a family favorite! Enjoy an epic show of knights, jesters, and medieval music as you dine like kings.
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