Festival of Lights opens on James Island

Over 200,000 people visited the Holiday Festival of Lights last year alone. The event is held annually at the James Island County Park transforming the outdoor recreation haven into a winter wonderland.
“The highlight of the festival every year is the 3 mile drive throughout the 3 mile drive you can see 600 hundred light displays and 2 million lights, said Mandi Sandstrom, publicity coordinator for Charleston County Parks and Recreation.
This event runs from today, November 14th through January 4th. Other than the 3 mile spectacle of lights, there are also attractions like a carousel and sand sculpting. “We have gift shops and marshmallow roasting and the giant greeting cards so there is a lot to see and do,” explained Sandstrom. And there are even train rides available that wind through Santa’s Village.

The Festival of Lights runs November 14 through January 4.
Cost of Admission: $10 per vehicle (1-15 passengers), $25 per vehicle (16-30 passengers) and $100 per vehicle (more than 30 passengers).
Open: 5:30 – 11PM Friday and Saturday. 5:30-10PM Sunday through Thursday.
$2 discount is possible Monday through Wednesday’s with a donation of a canned good. Donations benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank.