Jingle all the way to Isle of Palms this holiday season! The annual Isle of Palms Holiday Street Festival delights visitors and locals with an afternoon and evening of holiday-themed entertainment. Enjoy live music, carnival rides, face painting, food trucks, artisan & craft vendors, a visit from Santa Claus, and more when you attend this free event. Ring in the holiday season at Front Beach on Isle of Palms. Keep reading to learn more about this festive event below.
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Your Guide to All Things Isle of Palms Holiday Street Festival
Event Details
The Isle of Palms Holiday Street Festival occurs each year in early December. With tons of family-friendly fun, enjoy the holiday festivities from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This event is FREE of charge and is pet-friendly, so all you need to bring is your jolliest attitude!
Take advantage of free parking (Or walk— depending on which of our vacation rental homes you stay in!) at the Municipal Lot and then head down to Front Beach on the Isle of Palms. You can also ride your bike to this event.
Enjoy plenty of free entertainment as well as local food and craft vendors! Think Charleston Night Market meets IOP. This is the perfect chance to purchase some Lowcountry-crafted gifts for the upcoming holiday.
Schedule of Events
You can expect a lot of street fair fun at this holiday festival! Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather (average daytime highs in early December range in the low to mid-60s F). Throughout the day, there are various vendors and booths to visit, along with scheduled entertainment. Because this festival begins in the afternoon and goes until after dark, you can experience the beauty of both daytime and nighttime holiday happenings.
Just as it gets dark, the city will officially light the Holiday Tree. This iconic tree-lighting ceremony is the highlight of the festival. You won’t want to miss this!
Local Tip: Plan a winter walk on the beach while at Front Beach. The beach access is close by, giving you easy access to sand, surf, and serenity!
Here is a short list of typical activities and events that you can expect at the Isle of Palms Holiday Street Festival:
- Visits with Santa
- Craft & Artisan Vendors
- Carnival Rides
- Games
- Christmas Caroling
- Tree Lighting
- Live Music
- Food Trucks & Vendors
- Face Painting
Can’t make it to IOP for all the Christmas-themed fun? Consider one of our other favorite local Holiday Markets or an Isle of Palms New Year’s Eve!
Stay Near All of the Festive Fun With East Island Rentals
Whether you’re from the IOP area and need a larger space for family to gather or are visiting from out of town, East Island Rentals has a home for you! Group travelers will love our Oceanfront Rentals. Not only are these vacation rental homes suited for larger parties— but they’re also located on the same street as Front Beach (where the Isle of Palms Holiday Street Festival is taking place)! Can you envision your friends and family around this oceanfront table?
Click below to view a full inventory of our Isle of Palms vacation rentals and reserve your holiday home before it’s gone! We are looking forward to hosting your December getaway to IOP!