Looking for some socially distant fun this holiday season? We’ve found it! The Holiday Lights on the River is a display of drive-thru Christmas lights in South Carolina practically guaranteed to add holiday cheer to everyone’s demeanor this year. It takes place at Saluda Shoals Park in South Carolina beginning on November 22, 2023. Welcome to some of the best drive-thru lights in South Carolina, sure to put a smile on the faces of your whole family.

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Check out this wonderful display of lights:

Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park in South Carolina takes place nightly November 20, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets will be available at the gate. Have you been to this magnificent drive-thru lights display in South Carolina? Let us know about your experience in the comments.

Know of another light display we should feature here? Nominate it! For more festive fun, check out these other holiday lights in South Carolina.

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Holiday Festivities in South Carolina

What are the best Christmas towns in South Carolina?

The best Christmas towns in South Carolina include:

  • Gilbert. This small town hosts a Little Bethlehem event that has interactive, walk-thru productions with treats, live animals, and a holiday Woodworker’s Shop.
  • Abbeville. While there are less than 5,000 people in this tiny town, it celebrates the holidays in a big style with tons of festivities like Christmas on the Square.
  • Isle of Palms. Enjoy Christmas island style on this barrier island that hosts beachfront festivities with arts, crafts, live music, and more.

Learn more about the best Christmas towns in South Carolina

What are the most magical light displays in South Carolina?

The most magical light displays in South Carolina include:

  • Holiday Festival of Lights. Head to James Island County Park to see over 70 wonderful displays that span 2.5 miles.
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. This Christmas light display in Colombia has over one million lights and you can take breaks with hot cocoa and s’mores around a bonfire. 
  • Brookgreen Gardens. See a massive, 70-foot evergreen tree lit up with twinkling lights as you stroll through candlelit walkways. 
  • Holiday Lights Driving Tour. Moncks Corner sets up tons of animated light displays every year that are a treat for the whole family.

Discover more about the most magical light displays in South Carolina.

What are the best places to go during the holidays in South Carolina?

The best places to go during the holidays in South Carolina include:

  • Founder Holiday Ice Rink. Bring the whole family along to go ice skating at this covered outdoor rink where you can sip hot chocolate between sessions.
  • Nights of a Thousand Candles. This is an utterly magical holiday stroll through 2,700 candles in an otherworldly landscape.
  • Poinsettia Christmas Parade. Greenville has hosted this wonderful event for over 75 years and it brings the whole community together during the holidays.

Find out more about the best places to go during the holidays in South Carolina

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