HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) – There are many ways to celebrate the holiday season on Hilton Head Island.
The town's Christmas Tree Lighting is planned for this Saturday with other exciting events to follow throughout the month.
Take a look below at the schedule.
Hilton Head Island Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Lowcountry Celebration Park (94 Pope Ave.)
The town will light its 30-foot-tall Christmas tree with local musicians, food trucks and warm cocoa, a chance to connect with local nonprofits — and a dazzling laser light show.
Santa will arrive at 5:45 p.m. followed by the tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.
Overflow parking will be available at the USCB-Hilton Head Island campus. The Breeze trolley service will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Nights & Lights
Saturday, Dec. 7 - Monday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park (40 Harriet Tubman Way)
Children and adults alike are welcome to immerse themselves in a dazzling holiday light display.
To avoid long waits, it is recommended that you line up on Beach City Road beginning at 5:45 p.m. or at 7:30 p.m.
Admission is free but donations are welcome.
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Holiday Lights at Fire Station 3
Now through Wednesday, Jan. 1
Fire Station 3, 534 William Hilton Pkwy.
Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue has set up this annual display to benefit those in the community who may need help. As you tour the lights, there will be a designated drop-off point for donations.
Through the end of the year, Fire Rescue is collecting non-perishable food items and new unwrapped toys for Deep Well.
New unwrapped toys should be for ages 1-12 and need to be dropped off by Sunday, Dec. 15, to get into Santa's workshop. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off through Jan. 1, 2025.
Santa Mail
Now through Wednesday, Dec. 18
Every fire station on Hilton Head Island has a mailbox just for letters to Santa. Make sure your return address is on the envelope because Santa always writes back.
Check the town's website to find drop-off locations.
Santa & Sirens
Now through Monday, Dec. 16 starting at 6 p.m.
Santa will be touring island neighborhoods with Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue. You will be able to get a glimpse of Santa as they drive through various neighborhoods.
Visit hiltonheadislandsc.gov for the schedule and to check out the Santa Tracker, which lets you see when he will be in your neighborhood.
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Community Shabbat and Hanukkah Celebration
Friday, Dec. 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Lowcountry Celebration Park (94 Pope Ave.)
This annual event celebrates the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah.
All are welcome to participate in this event featuring the lighting of the Menorah, latkes, and sufganiyot (traditional Hanukkah food), music, dreidel games, a holiday collection to support individuals in need and more.
Rabbi Brad L. Bloom of Congregation Beth Yam will lead the Menorah lighting ceremony.
Keep the Wreath Green
The Keep the Wreath Green program serves as a reminder of the safety precautions that should be taken during this holiday season and throughout the year.
Fire Rescue has a wreath illuminated with green bulbs, at Fire Station Three (next to First Presbyterian Church on William Hilton Pkwy).
If a fire occurs during the holiday season, one of the green bulbs will change to red. This includes preventable fires such as cooking, smoking, space heaters, candles, etc.
The wreath will remain lit through Wednesday, Jan. 1.