Williamston’s Christmas Park lighting, traditionally held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, will be held on Sunday this year. The event will coincide with Envision Williamston’s new “Winter Wonderland” event.
Winter Wonderland will include a holiday market fair from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., and a Christmas tree lighting at Town Hall, Lighting of the Christmas Park and opening of Deck the Halls at 6 p.m.
Other special activities will include free carriage rides through the park, a live nativity, carolers, hot cocoa and cookie stations in the park, Santa in the Scout Hut, and there will be “snow”, at least it will look like snow.
The carriage rides are being sponsored by the Palmetto Business Association and will feature two horse drawn carriages decorated for the holidays, offering free rides from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A candlelight prayer vigil at 9 p.m. at the park amphitheater stage will close the nights activities.
A portion of West Main Street in front of the the park will be closed to vehicle traffic.
On opening night only, the Christmas Park will only be accessible via carriage or foot traffic.
Applications for park displays are still being accepted at Town Hall or email dchapman@williamstonsc.us
Deadline for applications is Wed. Nov. 24.
A candlelight prayer vigil at 9 p.m. at the park amphitheater stage will close the nights activities.
Applications for park displays are still being accepted at Town Hall or email dchapman@williamstonsc.us
