MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. —Visit Myrtle Beach, the official destination marketing organization of South Carolina’s Grand Strand, invites families to ring in 2025 in style with special events happening throughout Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.
“New Year’s Eve is such a special time for families to come together and celebrate. Whether it’s watching the kids light up during a beach ball drop, sharing laughs over games and good food, or enjoying festive fireworks before bedtime, there’s something for everyone to make their celebration meaningful and fun,” said Denielle Van Dyke, public relations manager, Visit Myrtle Beach.
Family-friendly New Year’s Eve events begin early with LuLu’s Noon Year’s Eve at Barefoot Landing. This free, kid-centric celebration begins at 10 a.m. and includes a sandcastle contest, face painting and a spectacular drop of hundreds of beach balls at noon.
The fun continues with the NYE Eary Party at Dave & Buster’s at Broadway at the Beach from 4 to 7 p.m. Families can enjoy a kid-friendly buffet, unlimited soft drinks, a $20 card for unlimited video game play, a ginger ale toast and a video ball drop. Tickets are available in advance.
New Year’s Eve fireworks light up the Grand Strand at various times, so you don’t have to wait until midnight to enjoy these free shows.
At 7 p.m., fireworks will sparkle over the lake at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach.
At 8 p.m., the celebration continues over the lake at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach.
At 9 p.m., fireworks burst over the ocean from the 2nd Ave. N. Pier along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk as part of the Winter Wonderland at the Beach festivities.
For those staying up until midnight, head to Downtown Conway’s Riverfront District starting at 10:30 p.m. for Conway’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display lighting up the sky at the start of 2025.
For a classic ball drop and street party experience, A Southern Times Square at The Market Common, kicks off at 9 p.m. with live music, food vendors and a lively atmosphere. As midnight approaches, enjoy a ball drop and an aerial drone show. Entry requires a $25 receipt from The Market Common vendors, dated between Dec. 26 and 31.
Additional festivities can be found throughout the Grand Strand. For more information and to start planning your unforgettable New Year’s Eve, explore VisitMyrtleBeach.com.
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About Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Myrtle Beach isn’t just a beach. It’s The Beach. Popularly known as the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is one destination made up of 14 unique communities that stretch 60 miles along the northeast coast of South Carolina. Families, couples and those in search of a warm welcome will find more than just a day at The Beach when they come together to connect and enjoy vibrant entertainment and family attractions, including world-class golf, shopping and fresh coastal Carolina cuisine. From the moment you arrive, you’ll find you belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For additional information on tourism offerings in the Myrtle Beach area, explore VisitMyrtleBeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.