After being postponed last week due to rain, the 2025 Summerville Christmas Parade is set to roll this evening, Monday, December 8th, bringing holiday cheer back to downtown Summerville.

Organizers say the forecast looks cooperative with little chance for rain, but parade-goers should bundle up. By parade time, temperatures are expected to fall into the upper 30s to low 40s, with cloudy skies adding to the winter chill.

This year’s parade theme is “Let It Be Christmas Everywhere,” inviting the community to celebrate the season all along the route. The parade will begin at the junction of Highway 27 and Highway 114, travel through downtown Summerville, and disband at Highway 27 at Hurley Crossing.

Summerville Mayor Harry Harvey will serve as Grand Marshal.

One of the most anticipated moments of the evening will come at the Chattooga County Courthouse, where Santa Claus is expected to pause and “magically” light up the Courthouse Christmas Tree before continuing along the parade route.

A Christmas Parade Vendor Market will also be open from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. along East Washington Street, featuring food and craft vendors. Downtown shops and restaurants are also welcoming visitors before and after the parade.

Parade staging begins earlier in the evening, with units lining up at multiple locations before the official start time. Float judging takes place ahead of the parade, and organizers say trophies and prize money will be awarded to the top three floats.

If you’re heading out tonight, arrive early, expect traffic and road closures downtown, and dress warm for a festive—yet chilly—night in Summerville.