“The Magic of Christmas” is the theme for this year’s annual Charleston Christmas parade, scheduled to roll in all of its festive glory on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m.
Parade participants are encouraged to decorate their vehicles, floats or other entries with the wide-ranging theme of Christmas magic in mind.
Lineup of floats and other parade entries will begin at 4 at the former National Guard armory on South Cossar Avenue. Judging of floats will begin at 4:30.
The parade is sponsored each year by the city.
First-, second- and third-place trophies will be presented to floats, and other awards will be given.
As darkness descends upon the city, paradegoers will be able to enjoy the festive Christmas lights and other decorations that will be on display.
Following the parade, at approximately 6 p.m., the public is invited to participate in the annual lighting of the Charleston community Christmas tree, a ceremony that is held at the City Hall courtyard.
For more information about the parade or subsequent tree-lighting ceremony, contact Charleston City Hall at 662-647-5841.
