Holiday Magic

Holiday Magic in Historic Charleston
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs celebrates the holiday season each December with Holiday Magic in Historic Charleston, offering free, family-friendly activities, live performances and decorations all around town for everyone in the community to enjoy together.
Holiday Parade: Sunday, December 4, 2022 steps off at 3:00pm
Come join the City of Charleston for this fun, high energy parade which will commence on Broad Street at Rutledge, travel North on Meeting Street, and conclude on Calhoun Street at Meeting Street. Participants include musical ensembles, clubs and organizations. Tree Lighting to Follow in Marion Square.
Applications to participate closed on November 4, 2022.
Holiday Parade of Boats: December 10, 2022, Charleston Harbor sets sail at 6:00pm
Join our lowcountry tradition at the Holiday Parade of boats. This display of lighted and festive boats proceeds from the Cooper River, through the Charleston Harbor and into the Ashley River. This is a family-friendly event is sure to become a holiday tradition for everyone. View the procession along Charleston’s waterfront or decorate your own boat and join the parade (application information below).
Applications to participated closed on December 7, 2022.
Holiday Magic on Ann Street: December 11 from 3:00-6:00pm, Ann Street at King Street
Holiday Magic on Ann Street, from 3 – 6 p.m. This new event is presented in partnership with the Music Farm, extending the fun of Second Sunday on King Street with a family-friendly block party featuring live music and holiday vendors, with festive refreshments available for purchase.
Chanukah in the Square: Sunday, December 18 at 4:00pm, Marion Square
Holiday Magic in Historic Charleston is also a partner in promoting and producing Chanukah in the Square, an initiative of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston and Chabad of Charleston and the Lowcountry. This festive celebration, which features live music, arts and crafts and traditional seasonal food, starts at 4 p.m. and culminates with the lighting of a menorah at dusk.
Holiday Market in Marion Square will be held Saturdays & Sundays, 9am-3pm on 12/3, 4, 10, 11 & 17
You’ll find everything you need to deck the halls for the holidays and fill the pantry with local goodies, all from local farmers, growers, artisans and crafters. Browse a wide assortment of art, crafts and holiday gift items and get your holiday shopping done early.
For the 2022 Holiday Magic Parking Barcode CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
**The City of Charleston is pleased to once again offer two hour parking vouchers valid at select garages during the Holiday Season. Print off the Parking Barcode and scan upon exit for 2 hours of free parking in participating garages only. Limited to 1 voucher per vehicle. *Not valid during special event rates. Other exclusions may apply.*Valid at the following garages: Visitor Center Garage, 34 St. Philip, Concord-Cumberland, E. Bay-Prioleau, Aquarium, Midtown, Majestic Square, and Queen Street (93 Queen Street).