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‘Operation COVID Christmas’ Task Force Spreads Joy In Charleston Community

The holiday season is looking quite different than normal this year. However, it’s not stopping the town of Mount Pleasant from spreading joy in their community. 

A Mount Pleasant-based task force has been created to spread Christmas cheer. The task force, Operation COVID Christmas, is being led by Mayor Will Haynie and is composed of a variety of non-profit organizations.

Throughout the month of December, Operation COVID Christmas will be hosting events to give back to the community, especially those most affected by the pandemic.

Some of the events taking place this year include a blood drive, Christmas caroling, and food deliveries to healthcare workers.

In a statement on the creation of the task force, Mayor Will Haynie said, “We focused on three groups in our community who have really felt the effects of the pandemic: Healthcare workers, the Isolated/Elderly, and Hospitality Workers. What began as a conversation has become an expansive operation far exceeding our original vision.”

Click here for the full list of Operation COVID Christmas events.

Events

Light Up Your Holiday Season With The Holiday Festival of Lights

The show must go on! Despite the challenges brought on by the coronavirus, Charleston’s annual Holiday Festival of Lights will still go on this year. 

The Charleston County Parks officials made an announcement on the decision to continue the Holiday Festival of Lights saying, “It may not look exactly like the festival you’ve known and loved for over 30 years, but the pandemic-related precautions we’re putting in place won’t put a damper on the holiday spirit.”

The Holiday Festival of Lights is an extravagant light display located in the James Island County Park.

This year’s Holiday Festival of Lights will begin on November 13th and continue until December 31st. The park will be open each day from 5:30 PM until 10:00 PM. 

While guests will not be able to exit their vehicle, except in the event they need to use the designated restrooms, there will be drive-up concession areas for guests to enjoy.

Purchase your tickets in advance or at the gate before entering.