05/13/2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-
Garden City Beach, SC – May 13, 2024 - Lee Hewitt, co-chairman of the Murrells Inlet Boat Parade, along with Christina Burzler, CEO of Brickyard Marketing, are pleased to announce details for the 41st Annual Murrells Inlet Boat Parade, proudly sponsored by the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk Group. “We are 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 beginning this year 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 Murrells Inlet MarshWalk’s spokesperson and CEO of Brickyard Marketing, Christina Burzler.
This year’s theme is Red, White, and View.
The parade will start at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, at the point of Garden City Beach and make its way through Murrells Inlet. The MarshWalk Group cautions participants that high tide is not until after 8 p.m. Therefore, boats should consider water depth while navigating the route.
The MarshWalk Group will continue to waive the boat entry fee to encourage more participation. Likewise, awards will not be distributed this year.
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 Belin United Methodist Church Boy Scout Troop 396. Locations for purchase are to be announced via the Murrells Inlet Boat Parade page.
The Murrells Inlet Boat Parade 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.
For more information, please visit the Murrells Inlet Boat Parade Page on Facebook.
