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Click Here for the 2018 Christmas Parade Application

2017 CHRISTMAS PARADE WINNERS

Best use of Theme:  Dance Works

Brightest: Cub Scouts Pack #82

Most Original: Pentecostal Holiness Church

Most Spirit:  Haile Goldmine with Buford Middle Cheerleaders

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MLK Essay Contest 2018

MLK-parade-application-2019

Please note that the Ceremony will be at Barr Street Auditorium, 612 E Meeting St Lancaster SC 29720

Congratulations to winners of the MLK Celebration Parade.

Best Sound Chester County Sheriff’s Office

Best Band Clinton Elementary School World Drumming Ensemble

Most Spirit Community Playhouse of Lancaster County

Most Creative University of South Carolina Lancaster

See our pics from 2017 on our Facebook Page

Contact Joe Timmons at events@lancastercitysc.com for questions

2019 Red Rose Festival

May 17 &18, 20198

RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!

The Red Rose Festival,  Lancaster’s Signature Event, Returns May 17-18,2019

Everything will be coming up roses when the ninth annual Red Rose Festival sets the stage for a weekend of free family fun in the Cultural Arts District of the Red Rose City.  There is no admission fee for the popular two-day music festival, which also features children’s rides and activities, arts and crafts, food vendors, Red Rose Photography Contest, and much more.  The festival opens 6pm Friday, May 17 with an official welcome from the Main Street stage.  

Make plans now to come to See Lancaster, S.C. on May 17 & 18 , 2019 with your friends and family to start your summer season with downtown festivities and fun.  For more information, visit www.lancastercitysc.com, email events@lancastercitysc.com, or call 803-286-1145.

The Last Friday in each month June to September.

6PM-9PM

Behind Lancaster City Hall

The annual FREE outdoor concert series begins in June and finishes off in September.  Each event averages 150-250citizens and non-citizens traveling from neighboring areas for an enjoyable evening of music, food and entertainment.  So mark your calendars for next year, for it will only get better from here!

For Further information, please contact Joe Timmons III at events@lancastercitysc.com   

September 8, 2018

7 AM- Noon

Inside the Exhibit Hall at the Fair Grounds 823 Main St Lancaster SC, 29720

$10 for a 10×10 Space

Please Contact  The American Legion at 803-283-2394

Please Go Vote Downtown Lancaster, SC

2018 First Place – The City of Lancaster Police Department

2018 Second Place – Youth Build

2018 Third Place – Auto Exteriors

2018 People’s Choice Award

The Craft Stand

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This annually anticipated event offers family-friendly fun for all ages from 6-8 pm on Saturday October 27, 2018.  Kids will enjoy free games and rides, candy and snacks, costume contest with multiple categories, music and more!  Held at 216 South Catawba Street, Visitors to the Cultural Arts District will find activities such as dog’s costume contest, “Smoke House”, “Glass House”, along with traditional “Halloween” fun such as trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating contest.

Costume Contest Categories

2018 Winners

Best Pet Costume

Best Baby Costume

Best Couple Costume

Scariest Costume

Funniest Costume

Most Unique Costume

Best Handcrafted Costume

Contact Joe Timmons at events@lancastercitysc.com for questions