Called "One of the Top 10 Holiday Celebrations" by Coastal Living and crowned one of the "10 Best Holiday Light Shows in America" by USA Today, among many other accolades, the Holiday Festival of Lights brings cheer to people from Charleston and beyond. From now until New Year's Day, you can load up the car and see what the buzz is all about.

The Holiday Festival of Lights is part driving tour, part holiday bazaar. First you can meander through three miles' worth of twinkling holiday lights, consisting of more than 700 different displays and millions of festive lights. Then, park the car and explore the rest of the fest by foot. Food, shopping, live entertainment, and many other fun activities await at the Holiday Festival of Lights, held at the James Island County Park.

Holiday Festival of Lights
When: Now through New Year's Day
Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC
Cost: $15+ per vehicle
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