The City of Summerville is preparing for a busy holiday season, with a variety of Christmas celebrations planned throughout downtown and other locations in the city during November and December.

From the annual Christmas tree lighting and holiday shopping opportunities to train excursions, the Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park, residents and visitors will have several opportunities to celebrate the season.

The holiday festivities begin Thursday, November 26, with the official Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting and Downtown Midnight Madness. The Thanksgiving evening celebration will kick off the Christmas season in downtown Summerville, with holiday shopping and opportunities to visit local businesses.

The popular Summerville Santa Special Holiday Train Excursions and Mistletoe Markets will return for three weekends. The events are scheduled for November 28–29, December 5–6 and December 12–13. The holiday train excursions and markets have become seasonal attractions, bringing visitors downtown for Christmas shopping and holiday activities.

One of the season’s biggest community traditions, the City of Summerville Christmas Parade, is scheduled for Monday, December 7. The annual parade brings together families, local organizations, businesses and community groups to celebrate the Christmas season.

The holiday celebrations continue Thursday, December 10, with Christmas in the Park, offering another opportunity for residents to enjoy the holiday season together.

City officials are encouraging residents and visitors to shop, dine and enjoy the many holiday activities planned throughout Summerville.

The city’s holiday calendar includes:

  • Thursday, November 26: Official Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting and Downtown Midnight Madness
  • November 28–29: Santa Special Holiday Train Excursions and Mistletoe Markets
  • December 5–6: Santa Special Holiday Train Excursions and Mistletoe Markets
  • Monday, December 7: City of Summerville Christmas Parade
  • Thursday, December 10: Christmas in the Park
  • December 12–13: Santa Special Holiday Train Excursions and Mistletoe Markets

Additional information about individual events, including times and activities, is expected to be available as the holiday season approaches.