Holiday Festival of Lights Open Nightly Starting Friday at James Island County Park

The Holiday Festival of Lights is back, starting on Friday, November 11th at James Island County Park. This popular light show is one of Charleston’s most cherished holiday events, featuring an estimated two million lights. The 33rd Annual Holiday Festival of Lights is open every evening, rain or shine, from November 11th through December 31st, 2022. The festival is open from 5:30 pm to 10 pm nightly.

Millions have toured the Holiday Festival of Lights, which is hosted by Charleston County Parks at James Island County Park. The holiday hotspot has earned many awards and mentions throughout the country.

Attendees can cruise along the three-mile display of glimmering lights throughout the park, featuring over 750 light displays. Don’t forget – guests can also park the car and explore many additional attractions on foot.

Visit Winter Wonderland, home of the area’s largest holiday sand sculpture, formed from over 50 tons of sand. Roam through festival shops for gifts, official 24-kt gold on brass collector series ornaments, toys, personalized items, decorations, and stocking stuffers. Stop into Santa’s Sweet Shoppe for tasty treats and take a ride on the train for an up-close view of the festival. Guests can also see even more light displays on the Enchanted Walking Trail – including the dancing light display.

Santa can be found in the park at Santa’s Village nightly from November 21st through December 23rd. While you’re there, take a spin on the old-fashioned carousel, toast s’mores at the marshmallow roasting pits, scale the climbing wall, and take a look at the giant holiday greeting card designs created by local students for the annual holiday art competition.

To enhance visitor experience and to help manage wait times and traffic, Holiday Festival of Lights organizers have identified “regular” nights and “peak” nights. Ticket prices during “peak” nights will be higher. Visitors can also save by buying their ticket in advance online at HolidayFestivalofLights.com. Regular night pricing will be $15 per vehicle if purchased online, or $20 at the gate. Peak night pricing will be $25 per vehicle if purchased online, or $30 at the gate.

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