Batesburg-Leesville to Celebrate Christmas Season with Annual Parade December 6, 2026

Batesburg-Leesville, SC 11/13/2026 - The Christmas spirit will fill the streets of Batesburg-Leesville as the Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center prepares to host its 2026 Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 6, 2026.

The annual holiday tradition will begin at 5:15 p.m. and is expected to bring families, friends and visitors together for an evening of Christmas cheer and community celebration.

This year's parade will feature entries competing for awards based on how well they represent the parade theme. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and holiday spirit, with cash prizes awarded to the top three entries.

The awards include:

• First Place: $200

• Second Place: $100

• Third Place: $50

The parade will begin at the corner of Highway 1 and South Hendrix Street. From there, the procession will turn left onto Highway 1 and continue to North Oak Street in the Batesburg Business District. The parade will then turn right onto North Oak Street and proceed to Railroad Avenue.

Following the parade, additional festivities will take place in the Batesburg Business District along North Oak Street, giving families and visitors an opportunity to continue enjoying the holiday celebration.

South State Bank and Oswald Wholesale Lumber are sponsors of this year's Christmas Parade.

The Chamber invites the community to come out, line the streets and enjoy this special holiday tradition as Batesburg-Leesville welcomes the Christmas season.

2026 Christmas Parade Details

• Event: Batesburg-Leesville Christmas Parade

• Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026

• Time: 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

• Starting Location: Corner of Highway 1 and South Hendrix Street

• Route: Highway 1 to North Oak Street, continuing to Railroad Avenue

• After-Parade Festivities: Batesburg Business District on North Oak Street

• Sponsors: South State Bank and Oswald Wholesale Lumber

Residents are encouraged to bring their families, find a spot along the parade route and celebrate the season with their neighbors.

The Lexington Ledger looks forward to seeing the Batesburg-Leesville community come together for an evening of Christmas spirit, hometown pride and holiday fun!