Looking for the biggest NYE celebration on the Grand Strand? Head out to Market Common for this year’s A Southern Times Square NYE Celebration! The event kicks off at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. It’s free to attend but you do need a ticket. Instructions on how to get your free tickets are below.
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The Market Common Southern Times Square Celebration will include:
- Live Music from Painted Man
- Beer & Wine Garden
- Food Vendors
- Ball Drop
- Activities for the kids
This year will feature a drone show by Sky Elements Drone Shows.
Check out Painted Man’s cover of Brickhouse!
Attending the event is FREE, but you will need a ticket for entry. Here is how to obtain a ticket(s) for A Southern Times Square:
- Spend $25 or more during a single visit (one receipt) at any Market Common business. Please note businesses located in SoHo or elsewhere in the Market Common District do not qualify. Your expenditure can be from a retailer, restaurant, entertainment or services. Online purchases or purchases made at other locations will not be valid unless the online purchase is from a business solely located in The Market Common shopping center.
- Stop by The Market Common Management Office (4017 Deville Street, Myrtle Beach) M-F between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- One (1) ticket will be distributed for each $25 increment per valid receipt.
Bring/show your ticket at one of the event entrances and receive an event wristband.
THIS IS A LIMITED-CAPACITY, TICKETED EVENT. YOU MUST HAVE TICKETS TO GAIN ENTRY!
No chairs or coolers allowed.
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Bag Policy:
Clear bags will be allowed.
Only bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 14” x 6” x 14”, are allowed. One-gallon plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) are allowed. Small clutch bags, not to exceed 4.5” x 6.5”, are allowed. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection. Diaper bags will be allowed for families with infants and toddlers. Child must be present.
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FREE parking will be available at the parking garage deck and lots, Crabtree Gym parking lot along with on-street parking. A complimentary trolley will shuttle people to both Valor Park and 810 Billiards & Bowling. The trolley will run from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Why not plan for dinner and make your Southern Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration dinner reservations at one of The Market Common’s fabulous restaurants:
- CO Sushi
(843) 839-1733 - Crepe Creation Café
(843) 839-4019 - Gordon Biersch
(843) 839-0249 - King Street Grille
(843) 238-3900 - Nacho Hippo
(843) 839-9770 - P.F. Chang’s
(843) 839-9470 - Travinia Italian Kitchen
(843) 233-8500 - Tupelo Honey
(843) 315-3780 - 810 Market Common
(843) 839-2695
The following Market Common businesses will be staying open late during the celebration:
8:00 p.m.: Manifest Design
8:00 p.m.: Grand 14
10:00 p.m.: Uncommon Chocolatier
10:30 p.m.: Escape Vault
11:00 p.m.: Zardin
12:00 midnight: Cold Stone Cremidnightery
12:00 midnight: 810 Billiards and Bowling
12:00 midnight: CO Sushi
12:00 midnight: Crepe Creation Cafe
12:00 midnight: Gordon Biersch
12:00 midnight: P.F. Chang’s
12:00 midnight: Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
12:00 midnight: Tupelo Honey
1:00 a.m.: Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar & Grill
2:00 a.m.: King Street Grille
You may also be interested in:
FREE Market Common Carriage Rides
FREE Friday Movies at Robert Reed Rec Center