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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: 2025 CHARLESTON CHRISTMAS PARADE

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The City of Charleston will host the 2025 Charleston Christmas Parade: Tinsel Town on Thursday, December 11 at 7 p.m. in downtown Charleston. In preparation for the annual celebration, the City has compiled a detailed “Know Before You Go” guide for attendees, participants, and visitors and an interactive map.
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MAYOR GOODWIN TO HOST OFFICIAL CITY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY ON NOVEMBER 28 AT 6:30 P.M. DURING HOLLY JOLLY BRAWLEY

Monday, November 24, 2025
Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin will kick off the holiday season with Charleston’s official City Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Center at Slack Plaza on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The tree lighting is part of the fifth annual Holly Jolly Brawley celebration, a two-day holiday event that transforms downtown Charleston into a winter wonderland featuring more than 160 trees.
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JOSEPH BALDWIN TO BE APPOINTED CHARLESTON CITY ATTORNEY

Monday, November 24, 2025

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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 17th ANNUAL CHARLESTON WINTER SERIES

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department announced registration is open for the 17th Annual Charleston Winter Series. The race series includes a 5k run/3k walk on December 14, 2025, an 8k run/4k walk on January 18, 2026, and ends with a 10k run/5k walk February 15, 2026.
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“A NEW SEAT. A NEW STORY.” — A NEW ERA BEGINS AT THE COLISEUM

Thursday, November 6, 2025
With a $5.2 million investment supported by City Council, the City continues to build momentum by improving the spaces that bring people together for concerts, tournaments, and celebrations.