Christmas Festival

To celebrate the holiday season, the City of North Charleston hosts the following public Christmas events during the first weekend in December.

Christmas Festival & Parade

Saturday, December 7 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm around Park Circle with the Christmas Parade beginning at 6:00 pm. The Christmas Festival includes a Holiday Market with children activities craft vendors, food vendors, and live musical performances on three stages. The Christmas Parade begins at the corner of Montague and Mixson Avenues, proceeds down Montague, around Park Circle, and concludes at Armory Park. Immediately following the Christmas Parade, Mayor R. Keith Summey lights the City’s Christmas tree located outside the front entrance of the Felix C. Davis Community Center.

Christmas Festival Schedule

3:00 pm

Police will close traffic circle to vehicular traffic

4:00 - 5:30 pm

Children activities (jump castles, petting zoo, carriage rides)

5:00 - 6:00 pm

Performances prior to parade

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Parade / Mayor’s Tree Lighting

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Performances on all stages

9:00 pm

Road opens for traffic

Christmas lights and displays shine at Park Circle and on the eight exterior islands nightly from the beginning of December until New Years Day.

Groups to perform at the Christmas Festival:

  • Happy Feet Dancers
  • Leonard School of Music Jazz Band
  • Chilenia Jamison - Soloist
  • Caley Crew - Soloist
  • Lowcountry Voices Ensemble
  • Ashley Gospel Singers

Winter Wonderland

Wednesday, December 4, Thursday, December 5 and Friday, December 6 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Armory Park (5000 Lackawanna Boulevard). This free pre-school event provides young children an opportunity to visit Santa, participate in hands-on activities, including holiday arts & crafts, and take part in live performances and music. 

For required pre-registration, contact the North Charleston Parks & Recreation Department at (843) 745-1028.

Children’s Theatre Series

Friday, December 14 at 10:00 am
Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth presents Hans Brinker & the Quick Silver Rocket Skates
An exciting new musical based on the classic story of speed skating in Holland.  Hans tries to skate to a new world record & bring a happy holiday to his mother in this show with endearing characters & fantastic songs. For grades K-8.
Tickets: Children $2, accompanying adults free.
Group reservations required. Call 843-740-5854.
Sterett Hall Auditorium at the Navy Yard, 1530 7th Street, North Charleston

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 7 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at Felix C. Davis Community Center (4800 Park Circle). Breakfast with Santa commences the Christmas Festival and gives area children the opportunity to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. A hearty meal is provided. Tickets can be purchased Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Felix C. Davis Community Center for $4.00 per person, starting November 19th. To purchase tickets, contact the North Charleston Parks & Recreation Department at (843) 745-1028 or visit the Felix C. Davis Community Center.

For pre-registration, ticket purchases, and general inquiries, contact the North Charleston Parks & Recreation Department at (843) 745-1028.