Holiday Charleston
The holidays in Charleston are an unforgettable experience. Magical lights and decorations transform the city, and there is so much to do to celebrate the season. Here are a few highlights of the holiday festivities.
Be sure to check out all events happening around the Charleston, South Carolina area.
- 11/13 – 1/3/10
- Magic embraces and connects us at The Holiday Festival of Lights in James Island County Park. In fact, this magical three-mile drive is filled with millions of sparkling lights and hundreds of displays! After your drive, park the car and explore Santa’s Village. Admission is $10 per car. For more info, call 843-795-4386.
- 12/4 – 20
- Take the family to listen to The Sound of Music at Footlight Theatre. Written by Tony Award-winning duo Rodgers & Hammerstein, this musical, their last work together, is “filled with laughter, tears, and some of the most unforgettable music ever written.” For times and ticket info, call 843-722-4487 or visit www.footlightplayers.net.
- 12/5
- Thousands of spectators line the route from Mt. Pleasant to Charleston to witness the Annual Charleston Parade of Boats from 5:30 to 7:30 pm each year. The parade also includes a spectacular fireworks display shot from the harbor at 6:45 pm. For more info on the parade and details about how you can enter your own boat, call 843-724-7305.
- 12/7
- What better way to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year than taking in the sights and sounds of the 28th Annual Charleston Christmas Parade. The parade begins at 2 pm, starting at the intersection of Calhoun and Meeting Streets, and proceeding down King Street to Broad Street to Lockwood Boulevard. This three-hour parade includes many bands and floats, and is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit! For more info, please call 843-720-1981.
- 12/10 – 20
- Come witness Charleston’s longest running holiday show, The Charleston Christmas Special. Enjoy a live heart-warming two-hour musical suited for whole family presented live at the Charleston Music Hall downtown. For times and ticket info, call 843-416-8453 or visit www.bradandjennifermoranz.com.
- 12/13
- xplore beautifully decorated homes in I’On, a unique neighborhood located off Mathis Ferry Road in Mt. Pleasant. Giving Lights of I’On is presented by the I’On Trust, lights will be lit at 5:30 pm. For more info, call 843-881-7541.
- 12/18
- See historic Middleton Place by candlelight, torchlight and moonlight at the Middleton Place Grand Illumination. This special Christmas celebration introduces holiday traditions of the 18th and 19th century. End the evening on the Greensward enjoying seasonal refreshments around a warm fire. Tours run from 6:30-8:30 pm. Advance tickets are $15 for adults, $20 at the gate, Children are $5. Group rates are also available. For reservations and info, call 843-556-6020 or visit www.middletonplace.org.
- 12/31
- Celebrate a Happy New Year Charleston in Marion Square and surrounding locations. The program offers a free, family-oriented alternative program to celebrate the New Year in Charleston which includes comedy, dance, many forms of music, street entertainment, children’s activities and so much more. Hours are 4 – 10:30 pm. For more info, call 843-724-7305.