4th of July Boat Parade in Murrells Inlet

​The pictures below were from the 2019 Boat Parade. (Of course, Covid-19 wiped out the 2020 festivities.) The 36th annual Murrells Inlet Boat Parade took place on the 4th of July.  Thousands were in attendance.  
This year’s theme was "Liberty, Justice and a good time for all!" 
The idea is that boats can enter for $5.00. Starting at the point of Garden City Beach, folks make their way south Murrells Inlet.  Preferred viewing areas are along the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, Belin United Methodist Church and Morse Park Landing.   My images were taken along the Marshwalk.
Most in attendance were showing their patriotism, dressed in red, white and blue! Kids and animals were especially festive despite the sizzling temperatures. That’s when the water sprays and hoses turned loose on the viewers felt especially welcome!
Maybe in one of the coming years, we will decorate a boat and participate from the other side!