Take A Dreamy Ride Through The Largest Drive-Thru Light Show In South Carolina, Holiday Festival Of Lights
Robin Jarvis
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Part of feeling merry during the holidays is enjoying Christmas lights displays in your neighborhood – and beyond. This year, more than two million twinkling Christmas lights await at the largest drive-thru light show in South Carolina. The Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park is the largest light display in the state, and is a real crowd-pleaser guaranteed to woo anyone into the Christmas spirit!
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Catch a sneak peek of what to expect in this short video from YouTube user ExploreCharleston:
While positively dazzling, the festival at James Island County Park is home to much more than just gorgeous Christmas lights. Be sure to check out the official website to see the full lineup of events!
For even more Christmas lights in Charleston and beyond, this festive road trip saves the Holiday Festival of Lights for the grand finale. Or, if you’re still looking for the perfect Christmas tree, check out these magical Christmas tree farms in South Carolina where you can choose and cut your own tree.
To complete your incredible holiday experience, this cozy cabin near Table Rock State Park may be a few hours from Charleston, but the drive is worth it for the seclusion alone!
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Holiday Festival Of Lights At James Island County Park
Are there other holiday lights displays in South Carolina that are worth checking out?
You bet there are! Make it a point to head to the Holiday Lights on the River event held each year at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia. The drive-thru/walk-thru event combines a dazzling drive-thru display and even more lights to admire on footpaths within the park.
Another can't-miss lights display in South Carolina is the annual Nights of a Thousand Candles event held at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet on select weekend nights leading up to Christmas. Explore a twinkling wonderland of lights dripping, hanging, draped, dangling, and floating all over this historic garden, plus a tree-lighting ceremony that takes place each evening at a tree that's 80-feet tall.
What are the best things to do with kids at Christmas in South Carolina?
Without a doubt, kids AND kids at heart go wild for the drive-thru lights safari at Hollywild Animal Park, a former wildlife zoo in South Carolina. Enjoy the glow of thousands of holiday lights and displays while driving through the safari park with your windows down and hand-feeding giraffes, zebras, and more!
Where are the best places to see Santa in South Carolina?
Where are the best places to see Santa in South Carolina? There are many places to see the red-suited holiday icon live and in person. From shopping malls to department stores, there are a variety of Christmas-themed events taking place in South Carolina where Santa makes guest appearances.
One of the best places to see Santa in South Carolina is at the Holiday Festival of Lights on James Island. Santa not only visits one-on-one with the kiddos, he also poses for personal and professional photo shoots and has a published schedule so you know when to go.