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Christmas Activities

Tree Sponsor Registration Form 2024_fillable

Christmas Tree Lighting

Join us as we gather to watch Mayor Burgess light the City’s 40′ Christmas Tree. 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

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

2024 North Charleston Christmas Parade application

Parade participant application period closes at 5pm Friday, November 8, 2024 (or until full).

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.

2024 Tree Sponsor Registration Form

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.  The lights will shine until New Years Day.