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Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have spent years in the Greenville area, The Local 5 Newsletter is your one stop destination to find out what you don’t want to miss this weekend in the Upstate.
Every Thursday, we will highlight our ‘top 5 musts’ that will include everything from restaurants, activities, parks, concerts and festivals that are all right here in beautiful Greenville, SC.
Tomorrow night, Greenville, SC, will be transformed during its annual tree lighting ceremony: Night of Lights. Head to the front of M. Judson Booksellers to witness a 30 foot Christmas tree come ablaze with 25,550 lights. Mayor White will light the tree between 6 and 6:15. Enjoy live music, a visit from Santa, and vendors on site for an entertaining evening. Food truck vendors will include Sky Cream Concessions, Honest Scoop, and Local Pie. While downtown, check out the Gingerbread Exhibit and Festival of Trees. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Who doesn’t love a parade? For more than 75 years, the Poinsettia Christmas Parade has been a beloved, signature event for locals and visitors. See Santa, the Shriners, emergency vehicles, and floats galore at this once a year event. While the parade starts at 6:30, individuals will need to arrive extra early to secure a spot close to the street. While downtown, be sure to check out the Gingerbread Exhibit at the Residence Inn and Festival of Trees at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown. Falalalalalala!
Let the 4th Annual Greenville Gingerbread Exhibit in Greenville, SC, inspire you this holiday season. Every year, novice and expert bakers create edible works of art to display at the Residence Inn Greenville Downtown. Wander slowly, taking in each intricate detail, and then vote for your favorite! This is a free, all day event held in December, and it can easily be combined with another fun holiday event.
Looking for a festive tree lighting ceremony without a huge crowd? Visit Greer’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, which will be held from 5-8pm this year. Join Mayor Danner for the tree lighting at 5pm, and then enjoy meeting Santa and shopping from holiday vendors. This free event sure to be relaxed and full of cheer.
If you’re looking for a Christmas Parade with a smaller crowd and more accessible parking than downtown Greenville, the Boiling Springs Christmas Parade is right for you. It will take place on highway 9 and Blalock Road on December 6th at 10am. Be sure to arrive early to get seats near the street, and children can bring bags for candy. This weekend is looking like it will be a cold one, so be sure to bundle up and bring coffee or hot chocolate to warm up.
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