A powerboat decked out with colorful lights cruises through Charleston Harbor during the annual Holiday Parade of Boats.
CITY OF CHARLESTON CHRISTMAS PARADE - DECEMBER 7
This high-energy procession begins on Broad Street at Rutledge, travels North on Meeting Street, and concludes on Calhoun Street at Meeting Street. Watch marching musical ensembles, clubs, and organizations, then head to Marion Square for a grand tree lighting and other festivities. Broad St. & Rutledge Ave. Saturday, 3pm. Free. charleston-sc.gov
MONCKS CORNER CHRISTMAS PARADE - DECEMBER 7
Dozens of decorated floats will participate in this nighttime parade that comes on the heels of the city’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting program. Main Street, Moncks Corner. Saturday, 6pm. Free. monckscornersc.gov
PARK CIRCLE CHRISTMAS PARADE - DECEMBER 7
North Charleston’s Park Circle neighborhood decorates its streets with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, and other holiday decorations. Watch as festive floats, vintage cars, and other vehicles cruise around the green space at 5 p.m. Afterward, enjoy live music, hayrides, marshmallow roasting, and an artist market. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Cir., North Charleston. Saturday, 4-8pm. Free. (843)745-1028, northcharleston.org
CITY OF GOOSE CREEK HOLIDAY PARADE - DECEMBER 14
Start the day with holiday cheer during this mile-long parade that begins on St. James Avenue and continues to Marilyn Street. Saint James Ave., Goose Creek. Saturday, 9:30-11am. Free. cityofgoosecreek.com
FOLLY BEACH CHRISTMAS PARADE - DECEMBER 14
Held every year on the second Saturday of December, Folly’s Christmas parade features floats, community marching bands, and costumed revelers. Starting at Second Street and West Ashley Avenue, the procession winds down Center Street toward the beach, distributing candy to onlookers. Center St., Folly Beach. Saturday, noon-5pm. Free. visitfolly.com
HOLIDAY PARADE OF BOATS - DECEMBER 14
Watch as a fleet of festively decorated boats lights up the harbor. Join in on the fun by decorating your own vessel or grab a prime viewing spot on the Battery, at Joe Riley Waterfront Park, or the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park Pier. Locations vary. Saturday, 6pm. Free. (843)7247305, holidayparadeofboats.com
MOUNT PLEASANT CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE - DECEMBER 15
One of the Lowcountry’s biggest holiday celebrations begins with a Christmas tree lighting and fireworks show by special effects company Pyrotecnico. Coleman Boulevard is blocked off for the motorcade, which features more than 100 floats. Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Sunday, 5:30-8pm. Free. (843)849-2061, experiencemountpleasant.com
