Parade Day & Holiday Parade of Lights:

West Columbia, SC 12/11/25 - Get ready for a full day of holiday magic in the Greater CWC!The North Pole opens at 12:00 PM at the Greater CWC Chamber (1006 12th Street) with family activities, a holiday market, live music, entertainment, and more festive fun for all ages.

Hop aboard the Holiday Trolley, running from 12:00–4:00 PM, with stops through Triangle City, State & Meeting, the River Arts District, and Foreman Street — the perfect way to explore local shops and seasonal happenings.

Then, as the sun sets, the holiday glow takes over 12th Street!More than 100 floats, community groups, and local businesses will light up the route during the Holiday Parade of Lights, beginning at 5:30 PM, drawing over 24,000 spectators from Cayce to West Columbia.

We’re endlessly grateful for the incredible community, volunteers, and sponsors who make this signature tradition shine brighter every year.

Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for one of the Midlands’ most magical celebrations of the season!