For nearly 50 years, Myrtle Beach was a military town. First, it was home to the U.S. Army Air Corps in the 1940s, and then to the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base in the 1950s. The United States Air Force closed the base in 1993, and the property has since been transformed into the Market Common District. To observe our city’s military history, Myrtle Beach Military Appreciation Days celebrates those who have served our great nation. The month-long celebration in May features various free events, including a JROTC Drill Competition, parade with Grand Marshal and picnic!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Military Appreciation events are planned by the City of Myrtle Beach's Military Appreciation Committee, an ad hoc committee open to all interested individuals with a passion for our United States military. Below is the list of upcoming events. Questions? For information, call 843-918-1054.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Military Appreciation events are planned by the City of Myrtle Beach's Military Appreciation Committee, an ad hoc committee open to all interested individuals with a passion for our United States military. Below is the list of upcoming events. Questions? For information, call 843-918-1054.
- Military Appreciation Days Parade and Grand Marshals (Honorary and Official) – 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, Farrow Parkway, The Market Common. 2025 Parade Unit Registration Forms and 2025 Marching Band registration Forms will be available soon.
- Family Picnic – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, Valor Memorial Garden, 1120 Farrow Parkway. Apply to be a vendor here.
- Jack Platt Veterans’ March with Battlefield Cross Ceremony – 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 26, 2025, Along Ocean Boulevard, 16th to Ninth Avenues North
- Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony – 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 26, 2025, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 North Oak Street
- MOAA Col. Francis A. Esposito (Ret.) Golf Tournament – TBD
- Festive Brass Concert Performance – TBD
