Christmas parades · Lincoln and Gervais Streets
Vista Lights Tree Lighting
A free Kid’s Zone on Lincoln St. has face painting, balloon art, reindeer snacks and visits with Santa.
Thu, Nov 19
- Thu, Nov 196 p.m.; tree lighting 7 p.m.+ Calendar
Every year
Next datesNov 19, 2026
- Time of yearNovember
- Running41st year in 2026
- Price in 2026Free
This page stays up all year. When the dates pass, it keeps the last confirmed details, and the next dates go here as soon as they’re posted on the official page.
Every year in Columbia · Christmas parades and tree lightings in Columbia · This week in Columbia
Who gets in free
EveryoneFree
With little kids
- For kids: Free parking at the South Carolina State Museum, with free rides to the event from 5:45 p.m.
Times and prices can change, so check the official page before you go.
Where
- The VistaLincoln and Gervais StreetsOpen in Maps ↗
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