Food trucks, face painting, and more!

Friday, December 8, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., all County employees and the public are invited to attend the annual Christmas tree lighting in the Beaufort County Courthouse Plaza. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the event is free to the public.

There will be an appearance by a special guest from the North Pole arriving in his sleigh, face painting, activities and games, food trucks, and of course lots of music and singing holiday carols.

There will be performances by Hobbit Hill Preschool who will do the pledge of allegiance and a short song, Riverview Charter School Choir, and Lady's Island Middle School Band.

Attendees will vote on the best decorated Beaufort County Department Christmas Tree.

Parking is available at the Main Administration Building located at 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902.