About This Event
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Colonial Lake Park in downtown Charleston! Stroll along the park’s pathways illuminated by over 500 luminaries, casting a warm, festive glow around the lake to kick off the holiday season. Bring the family to enjoy kid-friendly activities, craft stations, and tasty options from local food trucks. The evening wraps up with Mayor William Cogswell lighting the holiday tree at the heart of Colonial Lake.
5:00 PM - Event Begins, Food Trucks Open
6:00 PM - Tree Lighting
7:00 PM - Event Ends
Celebrate the season with holiday-themed activities at every corner of the lake, including a snow corner, a reindeer craft station, gingerbread and cookie decorating, and more! Enjoy sweet and savory bites from food trucks lined up along Ashley Avenue while holiday décor and music fill the air. Food trucks include Hamby Catering, Independent Grounds, and Pure Fluff Co., and more!
As you head to Light the Lake, be sure to visit Wentworth for hot cocoa and one-of-a-kind gifts! Conveniently located at the corner of Wentworth and Rutledge, your visit supports a great cause—10% of all sales benefit the Charleston Parks Conservancy, helping us enhance and preserve the city's parks and green spaces. Stop by and shop with purpose!
Parking: There will be limited parking on-site so we encourage guests to carpool, walk, bike, or rideshare to the event! Ashley Avenue will be closed between Broad and Beaufain Street. You may enter through any of the access points surrounding the lake! There is lots of parking along side streets or there are parking garages available (93 Queen Street – 12 minute walk).
This event is free and open to the public.
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners!
All ticket proceeds and donations go back to supporting Charleston Parks Conservancy’s mission to preserve, enhance, and expand Charleston’s parks and public green spaces for everyone. This event is rain or shine so please plan accordingly. If the event is delayed, postponed, or rescheduled you will be notified in advance.
By signing up for this event, you agree to be added to our Charleston Parks Conservancy newsletter database. You may unsubscribe at any time. By entering a Charleston Parks Conservancy event, you consent to be photographed, recorded, and filmed. Your image and recordings may be used for news, promotions, advertising, websites, social media, or other purposes by the Charleston Parks Conservancy and its affiliates. By accepting this ticket, you agree to indemnify and hold Charleston Parks Conservancy, its sponsors, agents, and beneficiaries harmless from any claim of damage, loss, or accident related to your attendance.
About This Event
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Colonial Lake Park in downtown Charleston! Stroll along the park’s pathways illuminated by over 500 luminaries, casting a warm, festive glow around the lake to kick off the holiday season. Bring the family to enjoy kid-friendly activities, craft stations, and tasty options from local food trucks. The evening wraps up with Mayor William Cogswell lighting the holiday tree at the heart of Colonial Lake.
5:00 PM - Event Begins, Food Trucks Open
6:00 PM - Tree Lighting
7:00 PM - Event Ends
Celebrate the season with holiday-themed activities at every corner of the lake, including a snow corner, a reindeer craft station, gingerbread and cookie decorating, and more! Enjoy sweet and savory bites from food trucks lined up along Ashley Avenue while holiday décor and music fill the air. Food trucks include Hamby Catering, Independent Grounds, and Pure Fluff Co., and more!
As you head to Light the Lake, be sure to visit Wentworth for hot cocoa and one-of-a-kind gifts! Conveniently located at the corner of Wentworth and Rutledge, your visit supports a great cause—10% of all sales benefit the Charleston Parks Conservancy, helping us enhance and preserve the city's parks and green spaces. Stop by and shop with purpose!
Parking: There will be limited parking on-site so we encourage guests to carpool, walk, bike, or rideshare to the event! Ashley Avenue will be closed between Broad and Beaufain Street. You may enter through any of the access points surrounding the lake! There is lots of parking along side streets or there are parking garages available (93 Queen Street – 12 minute walk).
This event is free and open to the public.
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners!
All ticket proceeds and donations go back to supporting Charleston Parks Conservancy’s mission to preserve, enhance, and expand Charleston’s parks and public green spaces for everyone. This event is rain or shine so please plan accordingly. If the event is delayed, postponed, or rescheduled you will be notified in advance.
By signing up for this event, you agree to be added to our Charleston Parks Conservancy newsletter database. You may unsubscribe at any time. By entering a Charleston Parks Conservancy event, you consent to be photographed, recorded, and filmed. Your image and recordings may be used for news, promotions, advertising, websites, social media, or other purposes by the Charleston Parks Conservancy and its affiliates. By accepting this ticket, you agree to indemnify and hold Charleston Parks Conservancy, its sponsors, agents, and beneficiaries harmless from any claim of damage, loss, or accident related to your attendance.