Boykin Christmas Parade

03/26/2026

Boykin Spring Fling Timed & Untimed Trail Ride & Lunch Event! 🐎

📅 Sunday, April 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Boykin, SC

Come enjoy a beautiful spring day riding along scenic trails designed by Di DuBose or relax, spectate, and enjoy a delicious lunch at The Millpond Steakhouse!

Ride & Lunch
• Adults: $50
• Juniors: $20

Lunch Only (Spectators Welcome!)
• Adults: $25
• Juniors: $15

All proceeds benefit:
• The Camden Hunt Conservancy (celebrating 100 years!)
• Swift Creek Church (honoring 239 years!)

Thank you for helping support these lasting traditions!

📞 Text Di DuBose for Ride Times & Lunch Reservations
803-427-1917

📞 Contact Allie Bruce for General Information & Day Of Questions - 803-669-1370

🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Grab your boots, bring your friends, and enjoy a day full of fun, fellowship, and fresh air!

12/19/2025

ITS TIME!!! 2025 PARADE WEEKEND IS HERE!!!! Volunteers have been busy laying out fields, and will begin posting name tags to spots tomorrow am!!! WHOO HOOO! 🎅

Photos below are to be used as a rough guide to help those with spot reservations find their way! Spots are not numbered, LOOK FOR YOUR RESERVATION NAME! SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! There will be many volunteers to help guide all!

Reserved parking may begin PRE-PARKING by leaving a vehicle from 2:30PM-5:30PM on SATURDAY. This is a great time to come get a good idea of where your spot will be. Grounds will be monitored through the night.

If you did not purchase a spot, DON’T WORRY!!!!! There will be plenty of front row available for first come first serve starting at 8AM SUNDAY!!!!!! We have parking galore, and welcome all to line the streets when the parade begins at 2PM!

Handicap parking will be available to those with valid hang tags/license plates and is first come, first serve. ♿️

Additionally, parade goers can opt to park on RED BANK Road and ride into Boykin on the Trolley!!! 🚎

On SUNDAY grounds will open at 8AM for all guests!! We encourage all to come out, catch up with friends, and cook out if they wish!!

There will be 3-4 food trucks at Rosa Lee Cottage, across from The Swift Creek Church!!! As well as, hearty lunch plates from The Millpond Steakhouse! 🍔

The kiddos will love to see Carolina Novelties up and down the street with plenty of toys and knick knacks!
Those looking for a last minute gift or a wonderful treat will be pleased to find McCaskill Farms by the steakhouse with cozy wool blankets, canned goods, and other hand made gifts!

ABSOLUTELY NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING, OPEN FIRES, FUSSING, OR ATVS/GOLF CARTS/SIDE BY SIDES/MOTORIZED SCOOTERS (STREET LEGAL OR NOT).

Furry friends are welcomed if LEASHED and well controlled!!!! No exceptions!

Parade Floats - ENTER INTO BOYKIN via 521, turning onto Swift Creek Road!!! DO NOT COME THROUGH DOWNTOWN BOYKIN!!!!!! Follow the signs! Many volunteers will be around to help you! Contact 803-669-1370 if you have any questions!!!

Floats should arrive no later than 12pm!!!

ALL ROADS TO BOYKIN WILL CLOSE AT 1PM AND THE PARADE WILL BEGIN AT 2PM!!! Traffic begins to move slow around 12PM!!!

We are so looking forward to sharing this day with you all!! ❤️❤️❤️ Drop your questions below! Tag your friends! 😊

12/02/2025

Look who made the news! 👀 Check out the story, share, and tell us, what’s YOUR favorite parade memory? 🎅❤️
👇 Drop it in the comments!

During the holiday season, South Carolina has its multitude of Christmas parades. In large cities and small towns, marching bands,…

11/26/2025

**PLEASE SHARE** Boykin, it’s that magical time of year when creativity goes full throttle and anything with wheels can become a Christmas masterpiece on December 21st! 🚜✨

We’re calling on EVERYONE in our hometown:
⛪ Churches
🏫 School groups
🪵 Community clubs
🛍️ Small businesses
👨‍👩‍👧 Families & friend groups
…plus every homegrown original with a wild streak and a creative spark!

If you can decorate it, drive it, pull it, or pray it forward.. we want it in the parade!
This is the year for:
💥 Wacky homemade floats
💥 Small-town spirit
💥 Redneck creativity
💥 Outrageous Christmas cheer
💥 Proud hometown roots

Got a tractor that’s seen better days? A lawnmower ready for its big break? A float idea that would make Cousin Eddie smile? Bring it on! Church choirs, youth groups, and hometown heart we need it ALL!

Float entries are OPEN! Follow this link, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Of4NpzozovzbICMQQ-BVG2JZ4sXwTueTUlzWDMo7BZo/edit?fbclid=IwY2xjawOUTJdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFiU3NxRzBvSnRPcUpRdmxNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvhJAHwJ5LnTCtLUMpyqHwKNt0QwYWo9ki4B3eAUXJLsKzRyIjE3wlEFm6TJ_aem_IZ6EQeSb72F2ciXu8rMNSQ&tab=t.0 and email forms to [email protected] or call us at 803-713-0473!

10/31/2025

👻 Boo! It’s almost time to trade in your spooky gear for your wacky Christmas cheer, the Boykin Christmas Parade is right around the corner!

📅 Parade Date: December 21st
🕗 Grounds open: 8:00 AM
🎅 Parade begins: 2:00 PM
🚧 Roads close: 1:00 PM — plan ahead to beat traffic!
Returning guests with reserved parking may pre-park their vehicles on December 20th between 2–6 PM.
🚫 Camping or tailgating during pre-parking is not permitted. Grounds will be monitored.

🚗 Parade Participants/Floats: Follow this link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Of4NpzozovzbICMQQ-BVG2JZ4sXwTueTUlzWDMo7BZo/edit?usp=sharing or call 803-713-0473 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM) for sign-up information!

🎟️ Reserved Parking for Returning Guests opens November 3rd – November 17, 2025
If you paid for a front row spot last year (2024) and want the “same” spot, you must confirm by November 17 at 4:00 PM.
📞 Call 803-713-0473 (Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM)

📧 Or email [email protected] ***Email is the quickest way to confirm!***

📝 Please note: Our amazing volunteers lay out the parking by hand, so while exact coordinates can’t be guaranteed, we’ll match last year’s layout as closely as possible.

After confirming your returning spot, please mail or drop off payment by November 17th to:

The Boykin Christmas Parade Committee
📬 P.O. Box 894
Camden, SC 29021

Accepted forms of payment: Cash, Money Order, or Check

Checks must be made payable to: Swift Creek Church Fund

All funds from float entries and parking donations go directly toward the preservation of The Swift Creek Church.

Payments may also be dropped off at our office 2044 Boykin Road Rembert, SC weekdays between the hours 1pm-5pm.

🎉 Remaining parking spots will open for reservation on November 18!

Follow us for more updates and festive fun! 🌟

04/30/2025

12/15/2024

IT’S PARADE DAY!!!

Leave your raincoats at home boys and gals!! The 2024 Parade forecast is showing nothing but good vibes, friends, and Christmas cheer today!! 😎 Hallelujah!! 🙏

A few reminders -

Ground open at 8AM! Roads CLOSE AT 1PM!!!!! Traffic congestion is expected to begin around 12…

ABSOLUTELY NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING, OPEN FIRES, FUSSING, OR ATVS/GOLF CARTS/SIDE BY SIDES/MOTORIZED SCOOTERS (STREET LEGAL OR NOT)!!!!!!

CENTER YOUR VEHICLE TO YOUR NAME TAG OR POST!!!!

We have left a nice amount of first come first serve front row parking for the taking!!!

Plenty of field parking — hang out, walk around Boykin, and line the streets for the big show!!! Parade to start at 2PM AFTER the canon fires off!!!

Trolley drop off to downtown Boykin is available with pick up at Red Bank Road!!

Handicap Parking is free and first come first serve, follow signage.

PLENTY OF PORT A POTTIES!!!!

Parade ENTRIES should enter via 521!!! Use SWIFT CREEK ROAD to turn into Boykin/line up area!!! FLOATS should NOT enter Boykin via 261!!!! Entries please arrive no later than 12PM!!!!

Following the Boykin Parade Sunday the Annual Gospel Sing-a-long will take place at Historic Swift Creek Church in downtown Boykin!!!

The Millpond Steakhouse and Food Truck VENDORS (ACROSS FROM CHURCH) will be sure to set you up with an easy & great lunch!

Parade goers can find wonderfully crafted wools, embroidery, and canned goods from Old McCaskill's Farm by The Millpond. And children will be delighted to see Carolina Novelties up and down the parade route with fun knick knacks and cotton candy!!!

Drop questions below and we will do our best to reply quickly! 😊

We can’t wait to see your smiling faces!!! 😊 Give your volunteers a cheer when you see them!!!

12/13/2024

Santa is making his list and checking it twice!!!! Volunteers have been busy laying out fields today, and will begin posting name tags to spots tomorrow am!!! Whoop whoop!!! 🎅🏻

Photos below are to be used as a rough guide to help those with spot reservations find their way! Spots are not numbered, LOOK FOR YOUR RESERVATION NAME! There will be many volunteers to help guide you all!

Reserved parking may begin PRE-PARKING by leaving a vehicle from 3:30PM-5:30PM on SATURDAY. This is also a great time to come get a good idea of where your spot will be. Grounds will be monitored through the night.

If you did not purchase a spot, DON’T WORRY!!!!! There will be plenty of front row available for first come first serve starting at 8AM SUNDAY!!!!!! We have parking galore, and welcome all to line the streets when the parade begins at 2PM!

Handicap parking will be available to those with valid hang tags.

Additionally, parade goers can opt to park on RED BANK Road and ride into Boykin on the Trolley!!! 🚋

On SUNDAY grounds will open at 8AM for all guests!! We encourage all to come out, catch up with friends, and cook out if they wish!!

There will be 3-4 food trucks at Rosa Lee Cottage, across from The Swift Creek Church!!! As well as, hearty lunch plates from The Millpond Steakhouse!

The kiddos will love to see Carolina Novelties up and down the street with plenty of toys and knick knacks!

Those looking for a last minute gift or a wonderful treat will be pleased to find McCaskill Farms by the steakhouse with cozy wool blankets, canned goods, and other hand made gifts!

ABSOLUTELY NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING, OPEN FIRES, FUSSING, OR ATVS/GOLF CARTS/SIDE BY SIDES/MOTORIZED SCOOTERS (STREET LEGAL OR NOT).

Parade Floats - ENTER INTO BOYKIN via 521, turning onto Swift Creek Road!!! DO NOT COME THROUGH DOWNTOWN BOYKIN!!!!!! Follow the signs! Many volunteers will be around to help you! Contact 803-669-1370 if you have any questions!!!

Floats should arrive no later than 12pm!!!

ALL ROADS TO BOYKIN WILL CLOSE AT 1PM AND THE PARADE WILL BEGIN AT 2PM!!! Traffic begins to move slow around 12PM!!!

We are so looking forward to sharing this day with you all!! ❤️❤️

12/11/2024

IT’S PARADE WEEK!!! We are so excited to celebrate this joyous season with our community!!

Important details for the big day..

- The Parade is December 15th starting at 2PM. However, roads will close at 1PM!!! Traffic will get heavy starting around 12. GROUNDS OPEN AT 8AM ON SUNDAY. We welcome parade goers to come early, park, and set up for a great day!
- Reserved Parking spots are SOLD OUT. Spots will be laid out Saturday with the party’s name. We welcome reserved parking to come check out their spot and/or pre-park their vehicle between 3:30-5:30 on Saturday.
- If you did not purchase reserved parking, do NOT worry. We have left plenty of great spots and front row for first come first serve starting at 8AM on Sunday.
- Handicap Parking is free and first come first serve, follow signage.
- Those who would like to park on Red Bank Road can take the trolley into down town Boykin!
- ABSOLUTELY NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING, OPEN FIRES, FUSSING, OR ATVS/GOLF CARTS/SIDE BY SIDES/MOTORIZED SCOOTERS (STREET LEGAL OR NOT).
- Parade entries, please finish up getting your info to us ASAP!!! IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Forms can be emailed to [email protected] or feel free to give us a call 803-713-0473! Parade entry forms - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Of4NpzozovzbICMQQ-BVG2JZ4sXwTueTUlzWDMo7BZo/edit?fbclid=IwY2xjawHGjsZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeA3rDgejjLwoVMc9ZMcNoR-jaw0JcvhfwJxTCIAP8zznXe-UBmq6xeRWA_aem_l2tmsuih6IcGGA93q4o--Q&tab=t.0
- As usual, The Millpond Steak House will be serving their hearty specialty to go plates! In addition, we will have 3 food trucks, trucks will be located across from The Swift Creek Church.
- Following the Boykin Parade Sunday the Annual Gospel Sing-a-long will take place at Historic Swift Creek Church in downtown Boykin!!!
- Parade goers can find wonderfully crafted wools, embroidery, and canned goods from Old McCaskill's Farm by The Millpond. And children will be delighted to see Carolina Novelties up and down the parade route with fun knick knacks and cotton candy.

Drop your questions below! :)

12/10/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉

Hope Millwood, Cheryl Nobles, Bobby Player, Gregg Dodson, Lynn Price Funderburk, Snooks Branham, Scott Keisling

12/10/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Hope Millwood, Cheryl Nobles, Bobby Player, Gregg Dodson, Lynn Price Funderburk, Snooks Branham, Scott Keisling

12/09/2024

It’s a Boykin thang!