Kershaw County host four Christmas Parades:
The Kershaw County Christmas Parade, The Elgin Catfish Stomp Festival and Parade, Lights of Lugoff (Kershaw County's only night-time parade), and The Boykin Christmas Parade.
Kershaw County Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
The second Saturday of December each year at 10 a.m., more than 3,000 spectators turn out for the Kershaw County Christmas Parade which boasts fire trucks, floats, pageant winners, classic cars, dancing, music, Santa, and much, much more!
The parade will begin at the corner of Broad Street and Laurens in downtown Camden. It will proceed along Broad Street and end at the City Arena. Bring your friends and family to enjoy this wonderful community celebration!
This years theme is
"The Sound of Christmas"
Make your Christmas Playlist come to life!
Register HERE
Review parade rules Here
Click HERE to review equine rules and requirements.
For additional information, contact Loree Stokes at (803) 432-2525, lstokes@kershawcountychamber.org
Boykin Christmas Parade
December 20, 2026
The world’s most unique Christmas Parade draws thousands of spectators to the tiny hamlet of Boykin to enjoy a country Christmas and see what means of transportation Santa will find!
You just never know what to expect at the Boykin Christmas Parade! The Parade is open to EVERYONE. For more information, please visit their Facebook page.
Elgin Catfish Stomp Parade
December 5, 2026
Kick off the holiday season as the town of Elgin jumps with excitement during its annual pre-Christmas festival, the Catfish Stomp. The event will kick off with a parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning. Throughout the day visit arts and crafts vendors and enjoy mouth watering catfish stew and fried catfish with all the fixins to top off the fun. Plus, back this year is the new and improved Miss Catfish Stomp Pageant for females ages 0-adult. The Catfish Stomp is always held the first Saturday in December and is fun for the whole family.
For more information, please visit the Elgin Police Department Toys Roundup and Caring Hands Foundation Facebook Page. Forms for Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries can be found at the Town of Elgin Website at www.townofelginsc.com under the FORMS Tab.
Lights of Lugoff Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Sherri Williams
(803) 420-0146
info@lightsoflugoff.com
www.lightsoflugoff.com
Light up your holiday season and join in the fun at Kershaw County’s only night-time Christmas Parade!
The “Lights of Lugoff Christmas Parade,” sponsored by the Lugoff Optimist Club, is a night time parade that is magical for young and old. What better way to showcase your club, school, business, church, etc. Entry forms are available online at www.lightsoflugoff.com.
