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North Myrtle Beach's St Patrick's Day Festival
36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival

Free Admission & Parking
Parade at 9:00 AM
Festival 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
3 Live Entertainment Stages
Kids Area, Rides & Games
Contests & Prizes
When
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Parade starts at 9:00 AM • Festival 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Where
Main Street & Ocean Blvd
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Parade & Festival Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Parade staging & street closures begin |
| 9:00 AM | St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins |
| 11:00 AM | Street Festival opens |
| 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Live entertainment, vendors, kids area & contests |
| 4:00 PM | Festival concludes |
Official Live Music Schedule
Irish Stage – Sponsored by Flynn’s
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Brendan O’Connor
- 12:00 PM: Coastal Carolina Shield Pipes & Drums
- 12:30 – 1:15 PM: Brendan O’Connor
- 1:30 – 2:00 PM: Leprechaun & Shepherd’s Pie Contests
- 2:00 – 4:00 PM: The Muckers
Community Stage – Sponsored by HTC
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM: Parade Broadcast (WPDE)
- 11:00 – 11:45 AM: Triple Toe Cloggers
- 12:00 – 1:30 PM: Radio Revolver
- 1:30 PM: Coastal Carolina Shields Pipes & Drums
- 2:00 – 4:00 PM: Bailey Road Band
Ocean Stage – Sponsored by OrthoSC
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Painted Man
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM: Drake Irish Dance Group
- 2:00 – 4:00 PM: The Mighty Kicks