City of Myrtle Beach - Police Department - Administrative Division

The beauty of Myrtle Beach draws various events and attractions each year. The events range from family reunions, weddings, trade shows, parades, a marathon and motorcycle rallies. The events take many days of planning and coordinating. As Myrtle Beach continues to grow, the number of special events also grow. The Police Department saw the need to have an officer assist in the planning and coordination of these events to ensure the safety of the guests and the residents of this city. At that time the position of Special Events Coordinator was established. The Special Events Coordinator is an integral part of the Administrative Section and is filled by a certified Police Officer.

Considering Myrtle Beach as the host city for your special event? Listed below are some tips to assist you with the planning of your event. Once you have an idea of the type of event you want to have, contact the Special Events Coordinator and coordinate a preliminary discussion about your event. Prior to contacting the Special Events Coordinator, decide on the basic information; such as but not limited to time, date and location of the event. Once you have discussed the event with the coordinator, the officer will arrange for you to obtain a special events application. Once you have received your application, you will need to forward it back to the coordinator in a timely manner. It is recommend that for a large event that you submit your application 90 days prior to the event. For small events, submit the application 60 days prior to the event. Should your event require any other permits or documentation, (i.e. insurance, facility use permits, etc.) you will be required to provide the necessary paperwork prior to the approval of the permit. Once your application is approved and signed by the proper City staff members you will need to have a copy with you on the day of the event.

Remember, a well-planned event should translate to a well-attended and enjoyable activity that benefits everyone. Contact the Special Events Coordinator at (843) 918-1808 or email specevents@cityofmyrtlebeach.com with your questions or comments. You can also visit the City's FAQ page where you can find answers to special event questions as well as other questions that are most frequently asked.

Having a parade? It is imperative that you plan early. The SC Dept. of Transportation must issue a road closure permit before you will be allowed to conduct any parade. This permit must be received before the parade permit can be approved.

Having a band or other feature musical entertainment? Should you or the City suspect that the noise level would exceed that allowed by ordinance, you will be required to appear before council and request a noise variance. City council meets twice a month, so plan early! The noise variance will specify the times of the event and the maximum noise level allowed.

Selling or serving alcohol at your event? To sell or furnish an alcoholic beverage SLED (ABC Division) requires a permit to be displayed on site. Contact the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, ABC Division, for further information.

Serving or preparing food at our event? The Dept. of Health and Environmental Control requires a permit to serve or prepare food. This permit should be submitted prior to the approval of the application. Contact the local DHEC office for further information.

Discharging fireworks during your event? Before discharging any fireworks you must obtain a special permit from the city�s Fire Marshall at 843-918-1102.
The permit must be submitted prior to the approval of your application.

For a list of Special Events happening in the City, visit the City Special Events page.

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P.O. Drawer 2468

Myrtle Beach, SC 29578

Phone: (843) 918-1000

Fax: (843) 918-1028

e-mail: info@cityofmyrtlebeach.com