Schedule of Events:
Monday, November 25th
Holiday Love Local Lighting Ceremony
Kickoff event to all the great community events in the Greater CWC.
Friday, December 13th
Movie Night - Double Feature
Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas at 5:30 pm
The Nightmare Before Christmas at 7:30 pm
at the BCHS Football Stadium - Gates open at 5:00 pm
Saturday, December 14th
Holiday Business Shuttle 12:00 to 4:00 pm
Hop on, Hop Off - visit the business districts of Cayce-West Columbia for Parade Day specials and events!
North Pole opens at the CWC Chamber Office at 12:00 pm
Saturday, December 14th
Annual CWC Holiday Parade of Lights at 5:30 pm
What is Parade Day?
The Greater CWC Chamber of Commerce began hosting the community’s beloved Holiday Parade of Lights in 1981. Since then, 12th St., connecting our two major municipalities, has hosted thousands of locals and visitors to see our nighttime parade of lights.
The Greater CWC Chamber wanted to ensure the parade was put on for an even bigger purpose, and that was to highlight the local business community. We created what we call “Parade Day” - encouraging our locals and visitors to not only visit the Greater CWC community for the Holiday Parade of Lights, but to stay all day or for the weekend, enjoying all that our businesses has to offer. This longtime community event is the perfect time to support our local small business community! Come stay for the weekend in The Greater CWC!
Save the Date for 2024 Parade Day in the Greater CWC!
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Thank You! Back-to-Back Presenting Sponsor: Lexington Medical Center
Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC is a modern medical complex and anchor of a comprehensive health care network providing quality health services that meet the needs of our community.
2720 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169
Lexington Medical Center (lexmed.com)
Thank you to our City partners for assistance provided through tax funding
Thank you to everyone who joined us for 2023 Parade Day in the Greater CWC! We are amazed at the turnout each year for our beloved community event and appreciate the patience, enthusiasm and support of our community.
We had 24,800 attendees lined along 12th St. last year and look forward to a huge crowd again this year!
Huge thanks to the City of Cayce and City of West Columbia public safety for their efforts in keeping our parade participants and viewers safe. Thank you to our sponsors, especially Lexington Medical Center, our presenting sponsor.
Special thanks to our vendors and businesses that partnered with us to make Parade Day so successful!
Thank you to our Parade participants and volunteers!
Parade Day Discounts & Specials
Hotel Reservation Discount
18% off standard room rate at TownePlace Suites and Residence Inn - West Columbia locations
Book your reservation today!
Special Booking Rate via Greater CWC Chamber & Visitor Programs
Participating Properties:
Residence Inn by Marriott
122 Mathias Rd., W. Columbia 29169
TownePlace Suites
2915 Sunset Blvd., W. Columbia 29169
Plan Your Stay
We “love local” here in the Greater CWC!
While you're here celebrating and enjoying all the wonderful holiday events our community has to offer - be sure to check out the great local businesses in the area offering a wide variety of dining options, shopping, accommodations and more.
Many of our local businesses will be offering special Parade Day discounts - stay tuned for more information!