If you and the family or friends are looking for something to do this upcoming weekend and not break the bank, check out our local Christmas parades schedule. Also on tap this weekend are plenty of tree lighting ceremonies, Christmas caroling, holiday markets, and more.
Hurricane Palooza featuring Jim Cantore from The Weather Channel, will be a the Pelicans Stadium.
Parades
Loris Christmas Parade
The City of Loris will hold their annual Christmas parade December 2 at 7 p.m. Tree Lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
A Very Broadway Christmas Parade
The 2022 Broadway at the Beach Christmas Parades kicks off December 3 at 11 a.m. and includes stilt walkers, classic cars and marching bands. Fireworks Extravaganza over Lake Broadway beginning at 8pm.
North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade
North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade will take place December 3 at 5:30 p.m. The parade route will start at 2nd Avenue North and proceed south to Main Street, then onto Ye Olde Kings Highway, and finish up at Barefoot Landing.
Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade
The annual Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade will be held December 4, 2022, starting at 3 p.m.
The parade will begin at the intersection of Wilcox Avenue and continue along 17 Business ending at the intersection of Wachesaw Road. The grand finale of the parade will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus! This is always a great way to bring the community together and celebrate with an ongoing tradition. Attendants include local businesses, schools, nonprofits and inlet lovers alike! The more the merrier!
Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Conway Christmas Tree Lighting
On December 1, at 6 p.m., the City of Conway Christmas Tree Lighting will take place in downtown Conway.
Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
Celebrate the Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, December 2, starting time is 4 p.m. at Surfside Memorial Park.
Murrells Inlet Christmas Tree Lighting
On December 3, 4 to 6 p.m., the Annual Murrells Inlet Christmas Tree Lighting is a Family-Friendly event that features, Santa and Mrs. Claus, kid’s crafts, music, and the Inlet Tree Lighting.
Head out to Morse Park Landing for all the festivities.
Annual Garden of Hope Christmas Tree Lighting
4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2022 Garden of Hope, 1395 Carver Street in Myrtle Beach
More Family Friendly Events
North Myrtle Beach Great Christmas Light Show
See The Great Christmas Light Show at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex from November 21 through December 30, 2022. Gates open 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm.
Myrtle Beach Polar Express
Join us at 5:00 p.m., this Friday, December 2, for the second annual holiday celebration at the Historic Train Depot, 851 Broadway Street. This year will include Storytime, crafts, letters to Santa, hot chocolate and the outdoor showing of the movie “The Polar Express.” Remember to bring a blanket and chairs for the movie, and wear your pajamas!
Murrells Inlet Marshwalk Wonderland of Lights Celebration
Photo: Murrells Inlet Markshwalk
The MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights walk-through Christmas light experience will be returning to the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, and is sure to be their most spectacular Christmas light display yet!
Holiday Caroling at Barefoot Landing
Come celebrate the season with shopping, dining and Christmas carols! The Phoenix Carolers will be strolling and entertaining with all of your favorite holiday tunes every Saturday and Sunday, starting November 26 through December 18, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.. (Weather permitting)
Rivertown Holiday Market
The 5th Annual Rivertown Holiday Market will open up December 3, 2022 for shopping handmade artisan crafts for that special unique gift. Head out to 1515 Mill Pond Road, in Conway, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Litchfield by the Sea Holiday Market & Crafts
A 2 day family friendly festival being hosted at Litchfield by the Sea on Hwy 17! 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday, December 3 and 4. Over 40 vendors, a TON of FREE kids activities, picture opportunities with Santa & Elsa, food trucks, and live music. For vendor information, click here for application.
Ripley’s Aquarium Festival of Trees runs through January 1, 2023.
This event is included with General Admission Day Pass to Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
Night Of A Thousand Candles
This annual Brookgreen Gardens event is one of the most prettiest and inspiring things you will do or see all year long. For dates, click here.
Nights of a Thousand Candles Brookgreen Gardens
Myrtle Beach Winter Wonderland at Plyer Park
Winter Wonderland at The Beach is bringing the magic of the season to life on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Plyler Park for this 2022 wintertime event.
Hurricane Palooza at The Pelicans Stadium
With another hurricane season behind us, ABC15 will host a Hurricane Palooza party on December 3.
Local Meteorologist Ed Piotrowski and The Weather Channels Jim Cantore will host this event that starts at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m.
FREE pizza, kids activities, and it’s said Santa will make an appearance too! Oh, and FREE doughnuts will be available.
Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots or a non-perishable food item to support the Low Country Food Bank.
Fireworks over Lake Broadway
Saturday night, December 3, at 8 p.m., Broadway at the Beach Fireworks Extravaganza.
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