CHRISTMAS IN GAFFNEY
THE POLAR EXPRESS
TREE LIGHTING, CHRISTMAS PARADE, LASER LIGHTS, AND MORE!
DECEMBER 4-6TH
On December 4th, Gaffney will kick off its annual Christmas activities. Events begin at 6pm with the annual parade followed by the downtown festival with inflatables, rides, vendors, meet & greet with Santa, shopping and much more! These festivities will last until 9pm. We are excited to announce that the award-winning Christmas Laser Light Show is back! The family-friendly laser shows include the latest musical hits, mind-blowing lasers and fantastic graphic effects. The weekend will be filled with fun for the whole family, all free admission! We welcome everyone to celebrate Christmas with us here in Gaffney!
Mayor's Tree Lighting
We’re starting this year’s magical Christmas journey with the Mayor’s Tree Lighting! Join us at City Hall Park on Friday, December 4th, just before the Christmas Parade begins. The Mayor and a lucky child will flip the switch, filling downtown with twinkling lights and festive cheer. Bring your family, your holiday spirit, and a good spot for the parade—because once the tree is lit, the night only gets brighter.
Christmas Parade
The next stop on our journey is Gaffney’s Historic Main Street! On Friday, December 4th, downtown Gaffney will be overrun with holiday spirit as the Christmas Parade marches through town. Expect floats, music, and lights, as the Polar Express Christmas Parade makes its way down N. Limestone Street. Claim your spot along the route and prepare for an exciting ride!
Christmas Market
On Saturday, December 5th, stop by the Gaffney Visitors Center and Art Gallery from 10am–1pm for a Christmas Market! Shoppers can expect local vendors, festive finds, sweet treats, and maybe even a few undercover elves blending in behind the booths. Join the crowd, find the perfect gift, and enjoy Christmas cheer right here in Gaffney.
Laser Lights at Jolly Park
Gaffney is lighting up the night with dazzling laser light shows at Jolly Park! For three magical nights—December 4th, 5th, and 6th from 6–10pm—the takeover goes full technicolor. Bright beams, festive music, and holiday magic will fill the park as the joy of the Polar Express is put on full display. Don’t just watch from a distance—come experience the glow yourself!
On Friday, December 4th, a trackless train ride will be available to ride for FREE at Jolly Park, along with other festive activities and displays!
Event Directions
Directions to:
Jolly Park
102 Railroad Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29340
From Greenville/Spartanburg:
-Travel I-85N to SC-105S/Hyatt Street in Cherokee County. Take exit 90 from 1-85N. Continue straight on Hyatt street (2.6 miles). At the intersection, contiue straight onto Corry Street (0.4 miles). Turn left onto South Limestone Street and continue for 1.2 miles. Take a slight right onto Railroad Avenue. destination will be on the right.
From Charlotte, NC:
-Travel I-85S to W. Floyd Baker Blvd. in Cherokee County. Take exit 92 from 1-85N. Continue straight on W. Floyd Baker Blvd. (1.3 miles). Turn left on W. Frederick Street. Continue straight for 0.6 miles. Turn left onto N. Limestone Street and continue straight for 0.1 mile. Take a slight right onto Railroad Avenue. Destination will be on the right.