Bringing small-town magic to life, this is your guide to the Christmas parades of the Olde English District.
Nothing kicks off the holiday season quite like a Christmas parade. Across The Olde English District, communities ring in the most wonderful time of the year with glowing floats, marching bands, local performers and special appearances from Santa himself. Whether you’re looking for tradition, twinkle, or hometown spirit here are the Christmas parades you won’t want to miss.
📅 Friday, December 5
Cheraw Lantern Parade — 7:00 PM
Route Starts: Centennial Park – Downtown Cheraw
Union Christmas Parade — 6:00 PM
Route Starts: Main Street, Union
Rock Hill Christmas Parade — 6:30 PM
Route Starts: Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill
📅 Saturday, December 6
City of Chester Christmas Parade — 4:00 PM
Route Starts: TruVista Fiber, 112 York Street, Chester
Pageland Hometown Christmas Parade — 6:00 PM
Route Starts: Downtown Pageland
Chesterfield County Christmas Parade — 4:00 PM
Route Starts: Main Street, Chesterfield
City of Lancaster Christmas Parade — 5:30 PM
Route Starts: Spring Street, Lancaster
Indian Land Christmas Parade — 4:00 PM
Route Starts: River Road, Indian Land
Jonesville Christmas Parade — 3:00 PM
Route Starts: Main Street, Jonesville
Fort Mill Christmas Parade — 6:30 PM
Route Starts: Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill
📅 Sunday, December 7
Jefferson’s Christmas Parade — 6:00 PM
Route Starts: Hartmanfield Circle, Jefferson
Ridgeway Christmas Parade — 3:00 PM
Route Starts: Palmer Street, Ridgeway
Lockhart Christmas Parade — 3:00 PM
Clover Christmas Parade — 3:00 PM
Route Starts: Highway 321, Clover
📅 Friday, December 12
York Hometown Christmas Parade — 6:00 PM
Route Starts: 55 N Congress Street, York
📅 Saturday, December 13
Richburg Christmas Parade — 12:00 PM
Route Starts: Intersection of Main Street & Old Richburg Road
Kershaw County Christmas Parade — 10:00 AM
Route Starts: Palmer Street, Ridgeway
Fort Lawn Christmas Parade — 2:00 PM
Route: Starts Behind Wagon Wheel, Old 21 Road, Fort Lawn
Ruby Small Town Christmas Parade — 3:00 PM
Route Starts: Market Street, Ruby
Carlisle Christmas Parade — 2:00 PM
Route Starts: Carlisle Town Hall, Carlisle
Lights of Lugoff Christmas Parade — 6:30 PM
Route Starts: BP Station, Lugoff
Lake Wylie Holiday Boat Parade — 6:30 PM
Route Starts: Across Lake Wylie
📅 Sunday, December 14
Kershaw Christmas Parade — 3:00 PM
Route Starts: E. Church Street, Kershaw
📅 Saturday, December 20
Lowry’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade — 1:00 PM
Route Starts: Lowrys School Community Center, 2266 Old York Road
📅 Sunday, December 21
Boykin Christmas Parade — 2:00 PM
Route Starts: Downtown Boykin
Christmas parades across the Olde English District bring joy, tradition, and community spirit to the holiday season. No matter which one you attend, you’re guaranteed festive fun and small-town charm.
For even more holiday happenings, check out our full event listings here.
