2013 North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade

The holidays are a magical time, especially if you happen to be by the beach! At Ocean Drive Beach Rentals, we love Christmas time and look forward to it every year. We also like to spread the Christmas cheer to our guests who arrive for the season and to those who are present at the annual Christmas parade on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. Every year, we take part in the parade with our very own float. Ocean Drive Beach Rentals staff and their friends and family will be there to toss candy and call out Christmas greetings to parade attendees. There will be many other local businesses and clubs participating in the parade, and rumor has it that Santa himself will make a visit to the children at the end of the parade!

ODBR's float at the 2012 Christmas Parade

Don’t miss out on this great event, starting at 5:30 PM on Saturday, December 7^th. Whether you are a local resident, seasonal guest, or a winter vacationer, make your way to Main Street and join the party. We’ll see you there!

By Brandon Moss of Ocean Drive Beach Rentals

2012 North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade

It’s that time of year again! In just a few days, the North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade will cruise down Main Street and bring Christmas cheer to hundreds of spectators. Here at Ocean Drive Beach Rentals, we’re gearing up for our best year ever with a beautiful float decked out with lights and plenty of decorations and candy. We’ll be rolling down the street between 5:30 and 7 pm so come out and enjoy the party!

Last year’s parade was a blast, and our staff had a great time throwing out candy and Frisbees, shouting holiday greetings, meeting new folks, and watching the other parade participants. Families and couples lined the street, and some even set up lawn chairs and warmed up with hot cocoa and coffee while the kids eagerly watched for treats being tossed off the floats. This year’s parade will offer more of the exciting Christmas spirit and kick off the season with a bang!

Plan to come out early on Saturday, December 8th to get a good spot. You can sit or stand anywhere along Main Street, from the Bi-Lo all the way to Ocean Drive Resort on Ocean Blvd. The parade starts at 5:30, and will end with Santa himself driving his sleigh down the street. We hope to see you there for this fun family event!

By Brandon Moss of Ocean Drive Beach Rentals

Holidays in North Myrtle Beach

You might think of the Grand Strand as a fantastic summer vacation destination. You would be right, of course, but all the excitement and fun of North Myrtle Beach should not have to be confined to one season! Many folks from around the US and Canada make the South Carolina beach their winter home while taking advantage of our famous golf courses, endless shopping, local seafood, and amazing ocean views. Some folks come for an unconventional Thanksgiving or Christmas week. The holidays are a special time in our little beach community, and we welcome visitors to break tradition and treat their families to a holiday on the beach!

Thanksgiving is a great time to bring the family together over a big traditional meal. However, the preparations that have to be made are often a hassle. Cleaning, cooking, and planning family activities is enough to exhaust anyone. That’s why we offer all of our properties for a Thanksgiving rental. We have condos and houses with enough room for up to 24 people, with fabulous ocean views and amenities. Each property comes with a fully equipped kitchen, and is guaranteed to be clean when you arrive. You can create your own feast or opt for a store-bought meal and spend more time enjoying the beach and Myrtle Beach’s attractions.

Christmas is also fun, with plenty of holiday events to attend. Bring a small artificial tree up to your condo and decorate it with your loved ones while streaming holiday music to your laptop. Enjoy waking up to the best sunrise on the east coast and bundling up for a long walk on the beach. Catch an extravagant Christmas show at the Alabama Theatre or Carolina Opry. We even have a parade through Main Street, where locals show off their colorful floats and Christmas cheer. New Years will be a blast with live music, games, and the countdown to midnight taking place in beach clubs all over town. You might even see some fireworks!

Be adventurous this year and try something new this holiday season! Bring all your favorite family traditions to the beach and create lasting memories. Ocean Drive Beach Rentals has great specials for the holiday season, so give us a call to plan your trip!

By Brandon Moss of Ocean Drive Beach Rentals

North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade - December 3rd

H.G. Worley with our mascot, Odie the Dolphin, during the 2010 parade

We hope to see you at this year’s North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade, set for this Saturday, December 3rd. Several floats will be motoring down Main Street to Ocean Boulevard in familiar holiday fashion, with marching bands, beauty queens, and local personalities. The annual celebration kicks off at 5:30 pm and lasts until at least 8:00 pm.

Ocean Drive Beach Rentals will be passing out assorted candy from their brightly decorated holiday float. As an even sweeter gift, we will also be passing out our popular signature beach frisbees. Make sure you get to the parade route early, so you can stake out that perfect spot to watch the North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade with family and friends.

Our 2010 North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade Float

We love participating in the Christmas parade. It gives us a chance to celebrate the holidays with our family, friends, and meet new people. Some spectators even put on as much of a show as the parade itself. Countless elves and Santa impersonators always stick out in the crowd. Stay tuned to Ocean Drive Beach Rentals’ Facebook page and vacation blog for event pictures in the coming week.

Dress warm! Saturday’s North Myrtle Beach forecast is calling for sunny skies, with high temperatures topping out at around 65 degrees. Expect the temperature to drop to around 45 – 50 degrees by the time the parade kicks off. There is no rain forecasted until late next week.

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Written By: Jake Foutz - Director of Marketing, Ocean Drive Beach Rentals