The annual Holiday Parade will take place December 7, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The parade will begin on Broad Street near Colonial Lake, turn left on Meeting Street, and finish in Marion Square. A Christmas tree lighting event will take place in Marion Square at the conclusion of the parade.
Key Times
- 2 p.m.: Parade Route closed to through traffic (cross traffic allowed)
- 2:45 p.m.: Parade Route closed to cross traffic
- 3 p.m.: Parade begins
- 5 p.m.: Tree Lighting Ceremony in Marion Square
Vehicle access to several businesses and residences will be limited during the parade. Officers will be stationed along the route to assist with traffic flow and neighborhood access.
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Media Release
Release Date: December 4, 2025
Media Contact: Sgt. C. Stinson
E-mail: cpdpublicinformationteam@charleston-sc.gov