Folly Beach, South Carolina, hosts a vibrant New Year’s celebration welcoming 2026 with family-friendly events like fireworks, a Flip-Flop Drop, and a Bill Murray-themed Polar Plunge. These traditions draw locals and visitors to the beachfront for a mix of spectacle and community fun.
New Year’s Eve Schedule
Fireworks light up the skyline at 9 p.m., visible from the shoreline and Center Street. Center Street closes at 10 p.m. to prepare for the midnight Flip-Flop Drop, where a giant glittering pair of flip-flops descends to mark the new year.
New Year’s Day Plunge
The Bill Murray Look-a-Like Polar Plunge starts with a costume contest at 11 a.m. at The Tides Hotel beach, followed by the noon ocean plunge themed “Come Freeze…..