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If you\u2019re looking for one of the most iconic beach music and dance celebrations on the East Coast, mark your calendar for the 2026 SOS Spring Safari<\/strong> in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This beloved annual event \u2014 often described as \u201cSpring Break for grown-ups\u201d \u2014 brings together thousands of shag dance lovers, beach music fans, and visitors from across the country for a ten-day celebration filled with rhythm, community, and Southern hospitality. <\/span><\/p>\n The 2026 SOS Spring Safari runs from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 26, 2026<\/strong>. Hosted by the Society of Stranders (SOS)<\/strong> \u2014 the organization dedicated to preserving the Carolina Shag dance and culture \u2014 this event transforms North Myrtle Beach\u2019s Ocean Drive and Main Street<\/strong> into a vibrant party hub where live music, dancing, and social gatherings happen morning, day, and night. <\/span><\/p>\n During Spring Safari, the area\u2019s legendary beach clubs and lounges \u2014 including favorites like Fat Harold\u2019s Beach Club, Duck\u2019s, Pirate\u2019s Cove, and the OD Arcade<\/strong> \u2014 host a wide variety of activities. Expect daytime shag dance instruction, casual \u201ctea parties,\u201d live bands along Main Street, and plenty of opportunities to practice your shag steps. When the sun goes down, the party really heats up with lively beachfront nightlife, DJs, and dancing that lasts into the early morning hours. <\/span><\/p>\n One of the highlights is the ACS-Spring Safari Parade<\/strong>, typically held on the last Saturday of the event. Clubs and participants compete with creative float designs and festive themes, drawing crowds of locals and visitors alike for an afternoon of fun and celebration along Main Street. <\/span><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re an experienced shag dancer or new to the scene, SOS Spring Safari is a must-attend event that perfectly blends music, movement, and beach culture. For more details about the schedule, participating venues, dance lessons, and official updates, visit the official Society of Stranders website<\/strong> at shagdance.com<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss your chance to be part of this legendary springtime gathering where the music is timeless, the dance is smooth, and the memories last long after the last song plays. \ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udf0a\ud83d\udd7a\ud83d\udc83<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re looking for one of the most iconic beach music and dance celebrations on the East Coast, mark your calendar for the 2026 SOS Spring Safari in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This beloved annual event \u2014 often described as \u201cSpring Break for grown-ups\u201d \u2014 brings together thousands of shag dance lovers, beach music […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3559,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-current-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oceansands.com\/vip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3732","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oceansands.com\/vip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oceansands.com\/vip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oceansands.com\/vip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oceansands.com\/vip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3732"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.oceansands.com\/vip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3732\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3733,"href":"https:\/\/www.oceansands.com\/vip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3732\/revisions\/3733"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oceansands.com\/vip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oceansands.com\/vip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3732"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oceansands.com\/vip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3732"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oceansands.com\/vip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}