A Holy City Holiday
Celebrate the holiday season this December with A Holy City Holiday, offering free, family-friendly activities, live performances and decorations all around town for everyone in the community to enjoy together.
Contact us at (843) 724-7305
Holiday Parade, Holy City Festival & Tree Lighting
The City of Charleston's annual Holiday Parade and Holy City Festival and Tree Lighting will be held on Sunday, December 6 downtown!
The parade begins at 3 p.m. on Broad Street and marches to Meeting and Calhoun. The festival begins in Marion Square at 6 p.m. and features the televised tree-lighting, a holiday light show and other special events.
Stay tuned for the City's formal announcement in November!
Send questions to culturalaffairs@charleston-sc.gov.
What We Do
Established in 1977, the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) is committed to promoting and fostering excellence through artistic expression, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all of Charleston’s citizens regardless of social, economic, or physical considerations. The OCA strives to provide access to the arts for all citizens and plays an important role in producing and/or supporting programs that educate, inform, and inspire through a wide variety of cultural activities that celebrate creativity and diversity, contribute to the area’s economic development, and underscore Charleston’s reputation as an international cultural destination.
Piccolo Spoleto
Stay tuned for 2027!
MOJA Arts Festival
September 24 – October 1, 2026
City Gallery
Open Wednesday-Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Admission is free.
Charleston Farmers Market
Saturdays in Marion Square 8am-2pm
Wednesdays in Ackerman Park 3pm-7pm