Folly Beach Christmas Parade
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Event Overview
- Date
- Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
- Time
- Noon
- Route
- Center Street, downtown Folly Beach
- Road closures
- Parking is cleared and barricades go up starting at 9 a.m.; roads are closed by 11:30 a.m.
- After the parade
- Santa at Folly River Park
- Floats
- Register with the City of Folly Beach
- Cost
- Free
Have a Holly, Jolly Time at the Folly Beach Christmas Parade
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down… Center Street? You better believe it! The whole family is in for a jolly good time when ol’ St. Nick (or “Sandy” Claus as he’s known around here) makes his way to Folly Beach.
A beloved tradition, the Folly Beach Christmas Parade is held the second Saturday in December each year. The parade rolls down Center Street at noon, spreading Christmas cheer to all who are near.
Little ones will love having candy and other prizes handed to them from floats as they pass by, and everyone will enjoy watching the colorful displays celebrating this most wonderful time of the year.
If you’re feeling particularly festive this year, why not enter your own float into the parade? Anyone can enter as long as you register with the City of Folly Beach ahead of time, and the sky is basically the limit when it comes to float design.
Besides, the top floats are awarded prizes. Now that’s good incentive to deck, well, something out in boughs of holly. Memorable floats from parades past include everything from golf carts to fire trucks.
Immediately following the parade, head over to Folly River Park, where Santa hands out goodies to the kids.
You’ll have plenty of entertainment along the way too, thanks to live local music.
Add this event to your must-not-miss calendar and come have a holly, Folly Christmas!
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