Santee Cooper announced that its 16th annual holiday event, Celebrate The Season, will take place from November 27 through December 30, 2026. The event features a mile-long Holiday Lights Driving Tour and festive activities, with all ticket proceeds benefiting local non-profit organizations. The Holiday in the Park weekends will also return, offering food vendors, crafts, and a new laser show finale.
The event will be closed on December 24 and December 25, and will run daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Press Release: Santee Cooper
Published November 5, 2026. Reproduced in full from the Santee Cooper.
Spreading Joy and Giving Back: Celebrate The Season Returns Nov. 27 to Dec. 30
MONCKS CORNER, S.C., Celebrate The Season is back for its 16th annual holiday event, warming hearts, creating special memories and supporting local charities. Thanks to the ongoing support of sponsors, volunteers and visitors, Celebrate The Season has proudly donated more than $1.4 million to our communities since 2011. All ticket proceeds this year will continue to directly benefit area non-profit organizations.
The centerpiece of Celebrate The Season is the mile-long Holiday Lights Driving Tour through Santee Cooper’s headquarters and Old Santee Canal Park. Visitors can follow a picturesque path illuminated by thousands of brilliant, energy-efficient LED lights.
Dates: Nov. 27 through Dec. 30 (Closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25)
Hours: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Green Power: All displays are powered by 100% Santee Cooper Green Power, which is Green-e Energy certified.
Admission: $10 per standard vehicle and $20 per bus.
The festive Holiday in the Park weekends are also returning, bringing families and friends together to celebrate the magic of the holidays. Guests can enjoy food vendors, holiday crafts, free visits with Santa Claus and other festive activities.
Dates: Dec. 11-13 and Dec. 18-20 (Friday through Sunday)
Hours: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Laser Show Finale: New in 2026, Holiday in the Park will feature a spectacular laser show, ending each night with a brilliant display of light and sound!
Admission: During Holiday in the Park festival weekends, $20 per vehicle and $40 per bus. This includes admission to the driving tour and the Holiday in the Park festival, including the new laser show.
Celebrate The Season is presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative, organized by Santee Cooper and Old Santee Canal Park, and supported by generous local business sponsors.
For more details please visit the official website at www.celebratetheseason.org.