MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Independence Day is coming up, a day to celebrate and remember our nation's humble beginnings.
But before you rush out the door and try to run some errands on your day off, remember that some businesses and offices may be closed in observance of the holiday.
All Horry County offices, other than public safety operations, will be closed Wednesday for Independence Day.
Myrtle Beach city offices and all recreation centers will be closed Wednesday. However, solid waste and recycling will be collected on their regular Monday through Thursday collection schedule.
City of North Myrtle Beach offices, the Aquatic and Fitness Center and the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center will be closed Wednesday. Sanitation service will adhere to the regular schedule.
With all the parades, picnics and bar-be-ques, it is important to remember firework safety as we celebrate with friends and family this holiday.
Statistics show that an estimated 1,200 injuries occurred on Independence Day last year, and those were associated with sparklers. Nearly 400 were caused by bottle rockets.
Fire Marshal Kenneth Carr, spokesman for Florence Fire Department, encourages you to attend firework displays, instead of setting off fireworks at home.
Check out this list of Independence Day events:
Fireworks
Cherry Grove Pier - 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Second Avenue Pier – 9:30 p.m.
Surfside Pier – 9:30 p.m.
Veteran's Pier – 9:45 p.m.
Broadway at the Beach - 10 p.m.
Barefoot Landing – 10:15 p.m.
Annual Patriotic Dinner Cruise – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. More information on their website.
Surfside Beach Fourth of July Celebration from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Surfside Pier. Concessions, FREE ICE CREAM, giveaways and fireworks.
Walker and runners – join the Third Annual Independence Day 8k/5k/1 Mile at the Market Common beginning. Registration begins at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. Get more information online at: http://www.independenceday8k.com/.
According to Conway Alive, the Stardusters Big Band will play Alive After 5 on Thursday night at 7:30. Before the concert, you can bring the
kids down with decorated bikes and wagons for a mini-parade at 6:20 p.m.
If you know of any Independence Day events we missed, leave them in the comments below or post them on our Facebook wall.
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