West Columbia, SC (December 1, 2021, at 2:46 PM) – The City of West Columbia is hosting the 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 3, 2021, at 6:30 PM, at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC.
Each year, West Columbia area elementary schools hold a “What Christmas Means to Me” contest. The essay winners from each school are recognized at the tree lighting and will read their winning essays or poems. In addition to the writing contest, there is a student artwork contest. The winning artwork entry will be featured on the cover of the event program. The top three entries will be displayed on the Art on State wall on the corner of State and Meeting Streets.
The program will include Christmas carols, greetings, and the lighting of the West Columbia Christmas Tree.
Entertainment includes:
Steve Varholy – Master of Ceremonies
Busbee Creative Arts Academy Chorus – The Academy Christmas Carolers
East Point Academy – Smile Dance Group
East Point Academy – Cub Chorus
Special Readings from Mrs. Claus
Please join us on Friday, December 3, 2021, at 6:30 PM.
Santa’s Mailbox at Carraway Park
The City of West Columbia has a new mailbox! Santa’s Mailbox is located at Carraway Park, 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, South Carolina, 29169.
Children can drop their letters to Santa in the special mailbox from November 22 – December 15, 2021, for a response by Christmas. The mailbox will accept letters through December 24, however, if a letter is placed in the box after December 15, a response from Santa might not make it back in time before Christmas Day. All information can be found at www.westcolumbiasc.gov/santasmailbox.
