Bring in the New Year with a bang! Enjoy the show launched from the Tybee Pier at the stroke of midnight at one of Tybee’s many bars and restaurants, or watch it from the beach. It promises to be spectacular! Free to the public.
Christmas on the River and Lighted Parade – Savannah, Georgia
Holiday Cheer at Christmas on the River and Savannah’s Lighted Parade!
Get into the Holiday Spirit with two days of Regional Arts and Crafts, Fun-Fare Games and Holiday Entertainment in Savannah. This festival offers unique shopping in the old world setting of charm and history on beautiful River Street.
The two day’s festivities begin at 9am on both Saturday and Sunday, but the event starts Friday at 11 am with the River Street Maritime Panel unveiling in Morrell Park followed by Wet Willie’s First Friday Fireworks at 9:30pm and tours aboard the tall ship Peacemaker will be available all weekend!
The parade begins SATURDAY at 5:30pm….get there early for the best viewing spot! This year’s parade will include Grand Marshal Ruby Gettinger (and friends) from The Style Network’s television series Ruby, floats, marching bands, and of course Ol’ St. Nick and his Elves! The new River Street streetcar will make it public debut as the parade’s Honorary Marshal. The lighted parade begins on west River Street and makes its merry way to Broughton ending at Franklin Square.
Entertainment Schedule
Saturday, December 6
DJ’s to Go all day!
1:30pm Asbury Ringers
2pm Maxine Patterson School of Dance Performance
2:30pm O.L.I.V. (One Loud Inner Voice) – a cpella singers: 4-5 mics
3pm CC Express Cloggers
3:30pm Coastal Middle School Sassy Steppaz
4pm CC Express Cloggers
Sunday, December 7
DJ’s to Go all day!
2pm Gretchen Greene School of Dance
3pm Abeni Cultural Arts
For more information, visit www.riverstreetsavannah.com
City Market Christmas for Kids – Savannah, GA
City Market comes alive with free fun-filled activities including cookie decorating, ornament making, performances by cloggers and musical groups, a petting zoo, storytelling, face painting and photos with Father Christmas.
Please call 912.232.4903 or visit www.savannahcitymarket.com for more information
Holiday Tour of Historic Homes in Savannah, Georgia in December
This is a time of year when southern hospitality is more welcoming than ever. The people of Savannah is again welcoming visitors into their private residences for the always popular annual Holiday Tour of Historic Homes.
The Holiday tour of Historic Homes has been described as “an intimate visit with residents of Savannah’s Historic District.”, and there is simply no better way to get a closer look at the historic district. The tour is arranged by the Downtown Neighborhood Association, so it is hosted by folks who actually live in the neighborhood.
This year two classic self-guided tours of historic Savannah homes are offered, one in the afternoon and another in the evening. Guests will receive the complete Tour Program at Tour Headquarters. The program includes maps, directions, and descriptions of all the homes.
For more information, please click here to visit the website for The tour of historic homes.
Daniel Island Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Festivities – Charleston, SC
The Daniel Island Holiday Festival returns to the Family Circle Cup Tennis Center this holiday season – great holiday shopping, entertaining performances and tons of food and beverages.
The Holiday Festival will come alive with bargains galore and a vast assortment of unique gifts for the whole family! Visitors will have the opportunity to complete all of their holiday shopping in one convenient location. There will also be dance and musical performances throughout the day, including evening performances by Robin Harris & Friends and Plane Jane.
Visit www.danielislandholidayfestival.com for up-to-date event information including a shopping directory, complete schedule of events and more. The Daniel Island Holiday Festival is a free event and open to the general public.