Holiday Festival of Lights Media Room
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Welcome to the Holiday Festival of Lights Media Room, an online source for news media.
The 36th Annual Holiday of Lights opens Nov. 14, 2025 at James Island County Park. Members of the media: for more information, please contact our Publicity Coordinator, Sarah Reynolds at 843-762-2172 or by email.
2025 Press Releases (PDFs)
The 36th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights opens Nov. 14!
Special Events and Entertainment Calendar
2025 Greeting Card Competition Winners
Inclusive Santa and Visiting with Santa at James Island County Park
Dragon Boating at the Holiday Festival of Lights
Starlight Yoga at the Holiday Festival of Lights
Fun Run Nov. 12 & 13
2024 Press Releases (PDFs)
2024 Greeting Card Competition Winners
For general information on the festival, please visit the event webpage at HolidayFestivalofLights.com.
Photography and Video Footage of the festival
High-resolution photography and video footage/b-roll are available by request; please request via email.
Past Festival Press Releases
History and behind-the-scenes, from November 2014 (PDF)
Festival Fun Facts and Trivia
How many light bulbs are at the festival? How long does it take to create a light display? How many marshmallows are eaten at the event each year? Find out in our Fun Facts (PDF) sheet...
Recent Accolades
Named Best Lowcountry Event, Best Outdoor Event, Best Family-Friendly Event by The Post & Courier’s Charleston’s Choice
A “Top 20 Event in the Southeast,” Southeast Tourism Society, November 2013 and November 2018
“Third Best Holiday Festival in the US,” USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award, 2015
“Third Best Public Lights Display in the US,” USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award, 2014
One of the “Top 10 Holiday Celebrations,” Coastal Living Magazine, 2012
One of the “Top 100 Events in North America,” American Bus Association, 2012
General Information
For general information about the Holiday Festival of Lights, please visit these links:
Holiday Festival of Lights main webpage
Fun Run webpage
Hours and Admission information