Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade, Columbia SC

08/01/2026

THERE ARE ONLY 146 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!! Get ready!

Registration for the 74th annual Carolina Carillon is LIVE! Visit www.carolinacarillon.org to register in the annual South Carolina holiday tradition. The route travels down Sumter Street in downtown Columbia and is televised on WIS TV.

Be a part of the magic! Register today!

07/21/2026

The Carolina Carillon Board of Directors is pleased to honor William Starrett as the 2026 Grand Marshal! William Starrett is the Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director of the South Carolina Ballet.

Learn more about Mr. Starrett's illustrious career at the parade website: www.carolinacarillon.org.

Don't forget to join us in Downtown Columbia Saturday, December 5th for our 74th annual holiday parade!

Be a part of all the action by entering as a participant! Registration opens up August 1st. It is never too early to get in the holiday spirit!

07/01/2026

Did you know there are ONLY 177 days until Christmas???

So....

SAVE THE DATE! The Carolina Carillon Board of Directors is THRILLED to announce the theme of the 74th annual Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade for December 5, 2026:

Light Up the Holidays!

Registration for the 2026 Carolina Carillon will open August 1st. Register early at www.carolinacarillon.org

Judi Gatson
WIS TV

12/25/2025

12/06/2025

Here comes Santa Claus

12/06/2025

A few stills to take a break from the video life. WIS TV

12/06/2025

Lower Richland, last but not least in the band performances.

12/06/2025

Charismatic Dance Company showing us all that sass.

12/06/2025

Keenan High School rocking it out!

12/06/2025

CA Johnson Drum Line!