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Holidays at Riverfront Park

As the yearly holiday magic begins to grow, we are excited to formally announce the annual Holidays at Riverfront Park!! This year we invite you to walk the halls of our beautiful, historic venues December 8th and 9th between 5pm and 8pm. Due to the ever-growing excitement for this event it will be first come, first serve, so no need to worry about tickets or signing up!!

Join us as we celebrate this holiday season with carolers from The Charleston Caroling Company at the Admiral’s House. At the Gatekeepers Inn you will find a yearly favorite, North Charleston POPs behind the grand piano! To complete the musical portion of our holiday experience you will find the esteemed Voices of Deliverance bringing joy at the Eternal Father of the Sea Chapel on Sunday. On Monday night at the Chapel, get ready to get in the holiday spirit with the astounding Zandrina Dunning.

As always, this will be a walking event that allows you to stroll from venue to venue and enjoy the quick bites + sips offered in each location. There will be nightly snow showers and a photo op at the Admiral’s House. Don’t forget to pick up the 2024 Holidays at Riverfront Park ornament as a souvenir of your time spent with us this holiday season.

Parking for this event will be at the Eternal Father of the Sea Chapel, 1097 Navy Way. We look forward to spending the holidays with you!

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Christmas Tree Lighting

All are invited to gather to watch Mayor Burgess light the City’s 40′ Christmas Tree. Enjoy live music, free hot cocoa, and, after the lighting, take a stroll around the Circle to enjoy the rest of the beautiful tree and light displays.
Friday, December 6, 2024, from 6:00-7:00pm
Park Circle Community Building grounds (4800 Park Circle)
Admission: FREE

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Cookies & Cocoa with Santa

Join us for Cookies & Cocoa with Santa. Come snap a photo with Santa and the kids will enjoy a treat bag with cookies and cocoa to go. Be sure to have your children bring their letters to Santa. A special Thanks to our Sponsor Marriott Worldwide Business Council Charleston. This event is free but spaces are limited and you MUST register in advance in order to attend, each ticket purchased is for a family reservation. This event will take place before the annual Tree Lighting Event so please stay after starting at 6:00pm for the official Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4:00 -6:00pm 
Park Circle Community Building (4800 Park Circle)
Admission: FREE – MUST PRE-REGISTER!

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Christmas Festival & Parade

This annual city event is a holiday gift to the community.  Families, friends, and neighbors share the joys of the season through music, children’s activities, festive food and decorations, thousands of twinkling lights, visits with Santa, and a parade.  The green space surrounding the Park Circle traffic circle, and major thoroughfares are lined with lighted snowflakes, Christmas trees, and magical holiday scenes. Christmas Parade begins at 5:00pm!  Walking, biking, and ridesharing are encouraged. Don’t forget to bring your chairs – no seating provided.
Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 4:00-8:00pm
Park Circle Community Building and grounds (4800 Park Circle)
Admission: FREE

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Parade is FULL. Applications are no longer being accepted.

Sponsored Christmas Trees at Park Circle

A temporary Christmas Tree Forest on the section of the Park Circle Disc Golf Course between East Montague Avenue and Buist Avenue is erected as part of the city’s holiday decorations. Registration for tree sponsorship is now open. The cost to sponsor a tree is $100.00. Fee includes the required strands of white LED lights. Registration forms will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Previous tree sponsorship does not guarantee anyone participation in this year’s program.

All trees have been claimed. Registrations are no longer being accepted.

So You Think You Can Puzzle – Holiday Edition 

Put together a team of four (4) puzzlers and register for our puzzle competition. Teams will race to assemble a 500-piece puzzle. The first three teams to finish will be crowned the Puzzle Masters and receive a prize! Don’t forget to show up in your best holiday attire for a chance to win an extra special Holiday Spirit Prize! We heard that Santa will be stopping by the puzzle contest for pictures and will be bringing Hot Chocolate to share with the contestants!
Tuesday, December 10 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm 
North Charleston Sports Complex – 1455 Monitor Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
Admission: $20 per team – Limited Spaces! 

Howlidays at the Park 

Join us as we light up Mixson Dog Park for a special night of HOWLIDAY fun! Bring your cameras for pictures with Santa Paws, enjoy pet vendors, stop by and meet the adoptable pets at Dutsy Tails and grab a bite to eat from a delicious food truck! North Charleston Parks and Recreation will be handing out doggy swag and hot “cocoa” for our furry friends and their owners. This community event is FREE but please consider spreading the Holiday Cheer by bringing an item to donate to Dusty Tails Rescue.
Thursday, December 12, from 5:00 -7:00pm
Mixson Dog Park – 5025 Lackawanna Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29405
Admission: FREE

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The Lights Around Park Circle

Bring your family for a walk or drive around the circle (4800 Park Circle) to enjoy the splendor of the holiday lights following the official tree lighting on the evening of Friday, December 6.  The lights will shine until New Years Day.