Kick-Off to Christmas Tree Lighting and Hometown Christmas Parade

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YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION!

🎄 CITY OF YORK CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY & CHRISTMAS PARADE

The City of York is commemorating the Christmas holiday season by

bringing our community together for two cherished holiday traditions

filled with celebration, connection, and festive cheer. Join friends,

family, and neighbors as we celebrate the magic of Christmas through

the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christmas Parade,

featuring holiday entertainment, local vendors, live music, Santa

Claus, and a spectacular display of lights and community spirit

throughout York, South Carolina.

🎄 CITY OF YORK CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

📅 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2026

⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

✨ Join us as we kick off the holiday season in the City of York!

🎶 Enjoy an evening filled with:

• 🎤 Live music and festive entertainment

• 🛍️ Local vendors and holiday shopping

• 🎅 A appearance visit from Santa Claus

• 🎄 The magical lighting of York’s Christmas tree

• ❤️ A family-friendly celebration for the entire community

Bring your family and friends and celebrate the start of the holiday

season with us! ⭐

🎅 CITY OF YORK CHRISTMAS PARADE

📅 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2026

⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🎄 Experience the magic of the holiday season at York’s annual

Christmas Parade!

✨ Enjoy an evening full of holiday cheer featuring:

• 🚂 Beautifully decorated Christmas floats covered in lights

• 🥁 Marching bands and community performances

• 🎶 Live music and festive entertainment

• 🎧 Live DJ bringing holiday energy to the streets

• 🛍️ Local vendors and holiday activities

• 🎁 A celebration of community, tradition, and the spirit of

Christmas

🌟 Gather your family and friends and join us for one of York’s

favorite holiday traditions! 🎄

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WE CAN’T WAIT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU!

Interested in being a vendor at our event or participating in the

parade? Please see the forms below. For more information, email

events [at] yorksc.gov (events[at]yorksc[dot]gov) or call

803-984-2645.