05/14/2025
This part - "we would like to remind" Everyone to protect our estuary from littering at this event and every day in Murrells Inlet!
Garden City Beach, SC – May 12, 2025 - Lee Hewitt, co-chairman of the Murrells Inlet Boat Parade, along with Christina Burzler, CEO of Brickyard Marketing and The MarshWalk Marketing Group’s spokesperson, are pleased to announce details for the 42nd Annual Murrells Inlet Boat Parade, proudly sponsored by the MarshWalk Marketing Group. The MarshWalk Marketing Group consists of the following MarshWalk restaurants: Sloppy Jose’s Cantina and Seafood Grill, The Wicked Tuna, The Claw House, Dead Dog Saloon, Creek Ratz, Drunken Jack’s, Bovine’s, and Wahoo’s. “We are absolutely honored to support this amazing event once again this year that so many families have come to know and love and have included into their annual family traditions over the years. We are especially honored to have been chosen to help organize this event in addition to our amazing fireworks display that we are known for. As the original boat parade committee have dwindled over the years, we are so glad to step up to help keep this staple event alive.” stated The MarshWalk Marketing Group’s spokesperson and CEO of Brickyard Marketing, Christina Burzler.
This year’s theme is Stars, Stripes, and Saltwater Vibes.
The parade will start at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4th, at the point of Garden City Beach and make its way through Murrells Inlet. The MarshWalk Marketing Group cautions participants that high tide is not until after 5 p.m. Therefore, boats should consider water depth while navigating the route.
The MarshWalk Marketing Group will continue to waive the boat entry fee to encourage more participation.
Preferred viewing areas are along the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, Belin United Methodist Church, and Morse Park Landing.
T-shirts will be available for purchase, $10 each, with proceeds benefiting the Boy Scout Troop 396. Locations for purchase are to be announced via the Murrells Inlet Boat Parade page.
“We would like to remind participants and spectators to protect our coastal wetlands and refrain from littering during this event. In addition, boat and dock decorating participants are asked to avoid incorporating elements into their design that involve throwing objects into the water, including water balloons, which pollute the environment and harm the local wildlife. Throwing water balloons and obstructing the parade route is prohibited to keep this event, the participants, and the guests in attendance safe at all times.” Burzler stated.