Can You Shoot Fireworks on New Year's Eve in The Grand Strand? Town-by-Town Rules
Fireworks rules change from town to town in the Grand Strand. We list 6 places with the official source and the date we checked; places we have not confirmed are left out. In Myrtle Beach you may shoot fireworks only on private property with the owner's OK, and on New Year's Eve until 12:30 a.m.; they are banned on the beach and all public property, with a $250 fine. North Myrtle Beach bans them. Public shows are listed here by time, with free and family options marked.
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Can I shoot fireworks here?
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Myrtle Beach
Allowed, with limits
Private property only, with the owner's permission. Banned on the beach and all public property. Not within 500 ft of a church, hospital or school, or 300 ft of a gas station. Minors only with a parent present.
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North Myrtle Beach
No
Not allowed within city limits except by City Council special permit. Report violations: 843-280-5511.
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Horry County (unincorporated)
Allowed, with limits
Legal by state law, except in Fireworks Prohibited Zones created by owners (Ord. 38-05). Look for posted signs.
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Pawleys Island
No
Fireworks are prohibited across the island.
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Holden Beach
Sparklers and ground devices only
All fireworks except sparklers are prohibited anywhere on the island.
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Sunset Beach
No
No fireworks or sparklers on the beach (Beach Rule 9).
SC: Consumer fireworks are legal statewide; buyers must be 16 or older. Owners and local governments can create Fireworks Prohibited Zones, including beaches to the low-water mark.
NC: Only sparklers and ground or hand-held sparkling devices that do not explode, spin or fly are legal. Anything that flies or explodes is illegal.
| Place | Allowed | Hours | Beach / public property | Fine | Checked |
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| Myrtle Beach | Allowed, with limits | 7 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on New Year's Eve | Not allowed | $250 first offense; $500 for second and later in the same year (civil) | 2026-11-01 |
| North Myrtle Beach | No | Not allowed | 2026-11-01 | ||
| Horry County (unincorporated) | Allowed, with limits | 2026-11-01 | |||
| Pawleys Island | No | Not allowed | 2026-11-01 | ||
| Holden Beach | Sparklers and ground devices only | 2026-11-01 | |||
| Sunset Beach | No | Not allowed | 2026-11-01 |
Getting home safe
- Plan a sober ride homePolice add DUI patrols over the New Year's holiday. Pick a designated driver, book a ride or stay within walking distance of the party.
- Keep pets inside during fireworksFireworks scare many dogs and cats. Keep them indoors, with ID tags on. More ›
- Report illegal fireworksUse your town's non-emergency police line. Call 911 only for an emergency.
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Questions people ask
Can you shoot fireworks on New Year's Eve in Myrtle Beach?
Only on private property with the owner's permission, and on New Year's Eve until 12:30 a.m. They are banned on the beach and all public property. Fines are $250 for a first offense and $500 after that in the same year (City of Myrtle Beach).
Are fireworks legal in North Myrtle Beach?
No. Fireworks are not allowed within North Myrtle Beach city limits unless City Council grants a special permit. Report illegal fireworks to police dispatch at 843-280-5511.
What time is sunrise on New Year's Day in Myrtle Beach?
About 7:20 a.m. Eastern on Jan. 1, 2027, over the ocean to the east-southeast (NOAA solar equations).