Mount Pleasant Magazine Winter 2025

47 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com HOLIDAY FARMERS MARKET When: 12/6, 12/7, 12/13, 12/14, 12/20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Marion Square Stroll through Charleston’s Holiday Farmers Market, where the season comes alive with fresh local produce, artisan goods, handcrafted gifts and festive treats. It’s the perfect place to shop for holiday treasures while supporting local growers and makers. HOLIDAY STREET FESTIVAL When: 12/6 from 2-7 p.m. Where: Front Beach, Isle of Palms This annual holiday celebration on Isle of Palms features arts & crafters, food vendors, children’s activities and live entertainment, local shopping and restaurants, Santa Claus and an announcement of Holiday Deck the Door Contest winners. HOLIDAY PARADE & TREE LIGHTING When: 12/7 at 3 p.m. Where: Broad Street at Rutledge Avenue The City of Charleston invites you to kick off the season at this lively holiday parade! The procession begins on Broad Street at Rutledge, makes its way up Meeting Street and finishes at Calhoun Street. After the parade, the celebration continues with the annual tree lighting in Marion Square at 6 p.m. DR. SEUSS’HOWTHE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL When: 12/9-12/14 Where: North Charleston Performing Arts Center Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” the Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heartwarming holiday classic. MOUNT PLEASANT HOLIDAY MARKET & CRAFT SHOW When: 12/13 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion Annual holiday market with handcrafted gifts by local artists and artisans, local produce and prepared foods, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. HOLIDAY PARADE OF BOATS When: 12/13 from dusk-8 p.m. Where: Charleston Harbor The Holiday Parade of Boats transforms Charleston Harbor into a dazzling display of holiday cheer. Watch as a glittering fleet of boats, adorned with twinkling lights and festive décor, sails across the water in a magical procession that has become one of the Lowcountry’s most beloved seasonal traditions. MOUNT PLEASANT CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE When: 12/14 from 5:30-8 p.m. Where: Parade starts at Live Oak Drive heading south down Coleman Boulevard Brilliantly-lit floats and community groups will march up West Coleman Boulevard as the Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade sets sail to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors. NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET When: 12/26 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Where: North Charleston Performing Arts Center Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, handcrafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Photo by TOMP Communications Office.

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