Celebrating St. Patrick's Day on the Grand Strand

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This Saturday, March 17, 2012, is St. Patrick's Day and we can't wait to get our green on.  Here is a list of events this weekend where can let your shamrock show.

Run to the Sun XXIV Car and Truck Show
March 15 - 17, 2012
Old Myrtle Square Mall located at 2501 Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Check out an article we wrote about the event for more information and the full schedule of events.

North Myrtle Beach Parade and Festival
Saturday, March, 17, 2012
Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
Parade begins at 9 a.m.
Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Businesses will be decorated and the festival will include vendors, food, two stages with live entertainment, and a children's area.  There will be shuttle bus transportation for parking convenience.  For more information about this and the event, click here.  

Broadway at the Beach St. Patrick's Celebration
Friday, March 16, 2012 and Saturday, March 17, 2012
Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery celebration featuring Irish Stout and food specials.

Saturday, March 17, 2012
8 a.m. - Tilted Kilt 5K Kilt Run
9 a.m to 2 a.m. - Titled Kilt All Day Celebration
Beginning at noon. - The clubs at Celebrity Square will have a live DJ in the Square until 5 p.m.  At 5 p.m. live music will be provided by Paul Grimshaw, followed by Celtic band, Barley Juice at 7 p.m
8 p.m. - Fireworks over Lake Broadway
9 p.m. - Live music at Wet Willie's
10 p.m. - Live music at Original Shucker's Raw Bar

3rd Annual Irish Fest
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Valor Park at Market Common in Myrtle Beach
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
There will be an oyster roast, Irish beer and food, inflatables, face painting, vendors, and live entertainment. Check out the event's site for more information

Downtown Myrtle Beach St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Ocean Blvd, downtown Myrtle Beach between 8th and 11th Avenue North
Noon to 11 p.m.
The event will feature Irish food and beverages, a kids' zone, games, contests, and live music.
Click here for more information and check out the event's live music schedule.

2nd Annual Gathering of the Green
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Farmer's Market, Downtown Conway
5 to 10 p.m.
There will be a St. Patty’s costume contest, live music, food from Conway restaurants, a silent auction, green beer, and entertainment.  Auction items range from art to live floral arrangements to a private river tour.  For more event information and to purchase tickets click here.

For a list of restaurants throughout the Grand Strand featuring St. Patrick's-themed menus this weekend, check out our article here

Stay tuned!  As we hear about more events, we'll add them to this list.  Do you know of one we missed?  Add it through our Open Community.