Main Street in the NOMA District. About Light Up NOMA and the NOMA Cookie Crawl
Light Up NOMA is an annual event that celebrates the rich tradition of the holidays and diverse businesses and neighborhood culture on N. This event celebrates the culture, beauty and spiritual essence of the N. Main Street community and the best place to be in Columbia during the holiday season. About the NOMA Distri
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NOMA is a growing destination within the City of Columbia and attracts residents from all around the Midlands. The NOMA Business Association’s mission is to support the N. Main Street revitalization movement while rebranding their slice of Columbia and highlighting a community rich in growth and prosperity. With the support of other business districts in Columbia and the surrounding neighborhoods, they strive to excel NOMA into the future while preserving its unique history and culture. Schedule of Events
Breakfast with Santa Claus/8am-10am
Grace Christian Church I 5010 Monticello Road I Columbia, SC I 29203
Tickets - $5 Kids 2-10; $10 Kids 13+ and Adults
Join us for a magical morning of fun and festive cheer that includes breakfast, photos with Santa Claus, holiday crafts and an ugly sweater contest! Purchase tickets by clicking the link above. Light Up NOMA Parade/11am-1pm
Start - Ridgeway Street at Monticello Road I End - Monticello Road at N. Main Street
Join us at the Light Up NOMA Parade for a 1-mile-long celebration of community spirit filled with marching bands, dance troupes, colorful floats, live music and Santa Claus! Holiday Market/10am-3pm
Leroy Moss Multipurpose Center I Hyatt Park I 950 Jackson Avenue I Columbia, SC I 29203
Get your presents at the Holiday Market where you will discover unique gifts, taste delicious treats and experience the warmth of the NOMA community! Santa Claus will also be on hand from 1pm-3pm for FREE pictures, live entertainment and a fashion show featuring Ashley Stewart designs, too! Neighborhood Holiday Showcase/11am-3pm
Eau Claire Print Building I 3907 Ensor Avenue I Columbia, SC I 29203
The neighborhoods of the NOMA District will be battling for the best decorated Christmas tree or wreath. Vote for your favorite as you peruse their beautifully decorated greenery! NOMA Cookie Crawl/3pm-6pm
Various Locations Along N. Main Street (TBD)
Tickets - $20; $35 VIP
The NOMA Cookie Crawl will feature a myriad of the NOMA merchants as “cookie stops” where you will take your professionally designed cookie tin to collect them all! You will also be able to enjoy retail specials, tasty treats and other holiday delights. The event will culminate with the annual NOMA tree lighting!
