Good morning, Savannah! Perfect morning for a warm coffee and a quick look at everything going on this weekend. Here’s what’s lined up.
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New Year’s Eve in Savannah is always a full house affair. Whether you’re downtown, along the river, or on a rooftop, expect big crowds, long lines, and a lot of energy. If you’re trying to lock in your plans early, here are some of the top spots hosting celebrations around the city this year.
🚗 Lighted Christmas Street Parade
Saturday, December 13 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Plant Riverside District
A holiday parade featuring lighted floats, cars, trolleys, and walking groups along River Street.
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🎄 Celebrate the Season in City Market
December 12 & 13 | Various times | City Market
A weekend of holiday activities downtown with a tree lighting, caroling, shopping, kids events, and a pet parade.
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🎅 Brunch With Santa at Plant Riverside District
Sunday, December 14 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Plant Riverside District
A family-friendly holiday brunch where children can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Plant Riverside District.
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🎄 Festival of Trees at Plant Riverside District
Daily | 8 a.m.-11 a.m. | Plant Riverside District
Plant Riverside’s annual Festival of Trees returns, filling the Power Plant Lobby with a forest of themed Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and organizations. The display is open daily from 8am–11am throughout the holiday season.
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⛸️ Skate by the Sea
Daily until December 14 | 12–8 p.m. | Tybee Pier Pavilion
A new pop-up ice skating rink at the Tybee Pier Pavilion offering free skating with provided skates.
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🎄 Auspicious Baking Co Christmas Market
Friday, December 12 | 4–8 p.m. | Auspicious Baking (Whitemarsh)
A holiday market with local vendors, food and drinks, Santa visits, contests, and seasonal activities for all ages.
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📚 Grown-up Ugly Sweater Holiday Book Fair
Friday, December 12 | 6–9 p.m. | The Stacks Bookstore
An adults-only holiday book fair with extended hours, seasonal treats, and gift shopping at The Stacks.
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🛍️ Pour Boy Holiday Street Market
Saturday, December 13 | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | Pour Boy Coffee
Morning and evening street markets at Pour Boy Coffee featuring rotating vendors and holiday shopping.
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❄️ Christmas on the Bluff: Winter Coastaland
Saturday, December 13 | 2–6 p.m. | River Drive, Thunderbolt
A seasonal community event in Thunderbolt with vendors, food trucks, and entertainment along the bluff.
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🎄 Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Until December 31 | 11:00am–9:00pm | Plant Riverside District
Savannah Christmas Market brings a European style holiday celebration to Plant Riverside with Santa photos, food, shopping, and festive events all season.
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🎭 How the Dancing Grinch Stole Christmas
Friday, December 12 | 6 p.m. | Savannah Civic Center
A holiday performance presented by the Coastal Starz featuring dance, music, and a playful take on the classic story.
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