The 30th Annual St. Patrickâs Day Festival and Parade will be held on Main Street, Saturday, March 17, 2018 starting at 9 a.m. This one-day, rain or shine event brings approximately 30,000 people to celebrate being Irish and welcomes the arrival of Spring. 
The parade begins on Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by live music on three stages and a childrenâs area with rides and amusements from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will also be approximately 150 vendors set up along Main Street in North Myrtle Beach displaying their crafts, services, information, products, and a variety of treats.Admission and parking at this event is free. Grab some beach chairs and the family and come celebrate St. Patrickâs Day with us!
The parade begins on Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by live music on three stages and a childrenâs area with rides and amusements from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will also be approximately 150 vendors set up along Main Street in North Myrtle Beach displaying their crafts, services, information, products, and a variety of treats.Admission and parking at this event is free. Grab some beach chairs and the family and come celebrate St. Patrickâs Day with us!Parade & Festival Contests
Do you enjoy competitions? Show off your love of all things Irish by competing in the 30th Annual St. Patrickâs Day Parade & Festival Leprechaun Contest. Entries are judged on originality, creativity, appearance, enthusiasm and energy.Register at the Main Stage @ Flynnâs Irish Tavern before 2 p.m. Pre-registration is also available at the Festival Information booth (corner of Hillside Drive and Main Street) before 1:30 p.m. Meet at the stairs of the Main Stage on festival site at 2 p.m. Contest begins at 2:15 p.m.Enter into the Shepherdâs Pie Eating Contest at this yearâs festival. The first person to clear their plate without using their hands wins bragging rights and a stylish plaque designed by Coastal Engravers.Register at the Main Stage at Flynnâs Irish Tavern before 2 p.m. Pre-registration is also available at the Festival Information booth (corner of Hillside Drive and Main Street) before 1:30 p.m. Meet at the stairs of the Main Stage on festival site at 2:15 p.m. Contest begins at 2:30 p.m.