December 2011 Events – Charleston South Carolina

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As the temperatures slide down a bit in the low country the spirits remain high with the forthcoming holiday season right around the corner. The area will be lively with numerous holiday festivities, a local marathon, and several fun holiday light displays. The downtown Charleston area will be adorned in beautiful holiday lights at Marion Square which will celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanzaa. The lighting of the town square Christmas tree will be held on December 3 at dusk. Whether you are a local or visitor to the Charleston area, take time out to soak up the holiday magic the low country has to offer. If a night out is in your plans for New Years Eve, make your reservations early and one of the many great restaurants in the Charleston area.

December 1 – 31
Holiday Festival of Lights
Where: James Island County Park
What: Three mile tour of over 500,000 twinkling lights around the lake. Tour by car for a $10 fee or get a ticket for a train ride to view this spectacular show. A train ride ticket will cost two dollars for adults and children under the age of two are free.
For more information contact: (843) 795-7275

December 4
Charleston Christmas Parade
Where: Calhoun and Meeting Streets (proceeds down King)
Between the hours of 2 pm to 4 pm the downtown Charleston area will play host to bands, floats and numerous holiday entertainers. Stick around; you may even see an appearance by Santa Claus.

December 8 – 10; 15-16; 17-31
Charleston Christmas Sleigh Ride
Where: Charleston Harbor
Ride aboard the Thriller and check out the beautiful lights of coastal Charleston as you cruise along the waterfront spying the decorations of Charleston, Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant, and James Island listening to Christmas music. Riders over the age of 3 will get to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate during the ride.
Contact: www.thrillercharleston.com or call (843) 276-4203

December 10
Kiawah Island Marathon (34th Annual)
Where: Kiawah Island (East Beach Village Conference Center)
Kiawah Island will once again play host to annual December marathon and half marathon. The race begins at 8 am. For more information on registration or volunteering, please contact Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon at (843) 768- 2780 or e-mail Kiawah_Marathon@kiawahresort.com.

December 20
Hege’s Annual Christmas Cocktail Party – Freshfield’s Village
Where: Kiawah Island (Freshfield’s)
Hege’s will be hosting a holiday party from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm which will include drinks, buffet and door prizes. Reservations will be required and fee is $38.95 per person.

December 31
New Year’s Eve - Kiawah
Where; Kiawah Island – Night Heron Park
Night Heron Park will be host to full New Year’s Eve southern style dinner from 5:30 until 9:00 pm. The event will also include live music, games for the whole family and fireworks.

December 31
New Year’s Eve – Charleston
Where: Marion Square – Charleston
From 4 pm to 10:30 on New Year’s Eve, Marion Square will be hosting family fun celebration which includes live music, dance and games. For more information, call (843) 724-7305.