Charleston Christmas Parade

CITY OF CHARLESTON | 2026

Charleston Christmas Parade

Country Christmas

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026

Step-Off: 7:00 PM

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Participate in the Parade

Join us for one of Charleston's favorite holiday traditions! Organizations, businesses, and community groups are invited to apply to participate in the 2026 Charleston Christmas Parade.

Parade Entry Application

Applications are being accepted through November 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Please review the Parade Safety & Participation Guidelines before submitting your application.

Complete Parade Application 

Parade Information & Resources

Parade Guidelines

Safety, entry requirements, and participation expectations.

View Here 

Parade Lineup

Entry order and staging instructions.

Coming Soon 

Parade Route & Street Closures

Route map, street closures, and parking information.

Coming Soon 

Know Before You Go

Helpful information for parade participants and spectators.

Coming Soon 

Questions? We're Here to Help!

For more information about the Charleston Christmas Parade, please contact the City's Special Events team.

SpecialEvents@cityofcharleston.org