Holiday Festival of Lights Kicks off its 28th year
[JAMES ISLAND] – The Holiday Festival of Lights kicked off its 28th season Nov. 10! During the grand opening celebration, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) proudly presented awards for the festival’s annual Giant Greeting Card Competition. Winning entries in the competition are on display during the event, which runs nightly through Jan. 1 at James Island County Park.
This year, the Giant Greeting Card Competition has 38 entries on display from Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester County student groups in elementary, middle and high school divisions. The winning top three schools in each division, and four honorable mention winners, received a trophy and cash award to use for their school arts program. Winners are on display in Santa’s Village. CCPRC is very pleased to recognize the efforts and creativity of the winning schools:
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
1st Place: Cathedral Academy
2nd Place: Crown Leadership Academy
3rd Place: St. John’s High School
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION
1st Place: The Charleston Christian School
2nd Place: Camp Road Middle
3rd Place: Ridge Christian Academy
ELEMENTARY DIVISION
1st Place: Charleston Collegiate School
2nd Place: Orange Grove Charter School
3rd Place: Malcolm C. Hursey Elementary
HONORABLE MENTION
Dunston Primary School
GLOW Home School
St. James-Santee Elementary School
West Ashley High International Club
The Holiday Festival of Lights is open nightly through Jan. 1 at James Island County Park and is presented by The Boeing Company and Charleston County Parks. For details, including special event dates, hours, fees and more, visit HolidayFestivalofLights.com or call 843-795-4386, or download the Charleston County Parks mobile app.
