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Celebrate The Season Raises $100,000 for Local Charities - Seeking Sponsors for 2026

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Last season, the 2025 Holiday Lights Driving Tour and festival raised $100,000 for local charities. Thanks to the ongoing support from Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Santee Cooper, sponsors, volunteers, and thousands of visitors, Celebrate The Season has contributed more than $1.4 million to our community since 2011. 

The 2025 holiday event was sponsored by 46 area businesses. Approximately 7,500 vehicles traveled through the Holiday Lights Driving Tour, with a significant increase in attendance on days featuring the Holiday in the Park festival at Old Santee Canal Park.

As we celebrate the impact of last year’s fundraising, we’re already planning for an even brighter Celebrate The Season in 2026. With “Christmas in July,” we invite local businesses, organizations and community leaders to partner with us as sponsors for our 2026 event later this year. Your support helps us continue to bring joy, give back and grow our charitable reach. 

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor or want to learn more about partnership opportunities, visit our sponsor page. Let’s make Christmas in July the start of your involvement in this beloved community tradition!

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