One of Charleston County's cherished holiday traditions kicks off its 25th anniversary season tonight - The Holiday Festival of Lights.  Recognized world-wide as one of the top visitor attractions, visitors can drive, as well as walk, through the James Island County Park and enjoy over 700 displays and over 2 millions lights.  And, of course Santa Claus is there with his reindeer to visit with your children and hear about all of their holiday wishes.

To help celebrate 25 years, there will be live bands this evening from 7 to 9pm, along with stilt walkers and an awards presentation for all contestants who participated in the Gingerbread house contest.  To top the first night will be a beautiful fireworks display, scheduled for 9pm.  

I know I can never tire of this wonderful holiday event and it is definitely on our list of things to do this season.  The display will be open every evening from November 14th to January 1st, 2015 from 5:30 to 10pm during the week and until 11pm on the weekends.

Cost is $15 per vehicle.  If you do have a Charleston County Parks Pass, the event is free with pass.  If visiting during the week, admission is $10 per vehicle with the donation of a non-perishable food item or dog/cat food item, benefiting the Lowcountry Food Bank.

  For more information, please visit www.holidayfestivaloflights.com