Downtown Tuesdays and Holiday Events in Loris, S.C.
Close the holiday season with Downtown Tuesdays in Loris
Back for the second year is Downtown Tuesdays in Loris, where the city celebrates the holiday season through events for locals and visitors alike.
If you drive just a little more inland from Myrtle Beach, one of the cities you’ll find yourself in is Loris, S.C. It’s one place that makes up Horry County and is in the Lowcountry region. Like many other towns and cities in South Carolina, Loris started as a railroad town in the 1800s and has now grown into a city that many call home.
In most cities, events and liveliness happen on the weekends, Loris included; however, due to this, the local residents wanted to find a way to bring more traction to businesses during the weekdays, which is how Downtown Tuesdays was created. Launched in 2023, Downtown Tuesdays is held every week in October from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Each night consists of family-related activities and different events for visitors to engage in. This year there were events such as Movie Night, 80s Prom, Fall Carnival, and Monsters Mash. The spot where everything takes place has become known as ‘The Yard’ at 4148 Main Street in Loris, and according to the Chamber Executive Director Samantha Norris, the event has its own logo and slogan, ‘Downtown Tuesday: The new Friday.’ As a part of Downtown Tuesday’s finale for the year, several events will be hosted throughout December to celebrate and put a close to the holiday season.
December 3rd will be the Loris Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. There will be live entertainment, refreshments, a holiday market, and if you’re lucky, snow!
The ceremony will kick off the rest of the month’s events, followed by the Loris Christmas Parade on December 6th. Come out and watch cheerfully decorated vehicles and organizations as they cross the streets covered in holiday clothing and Christmas lights.
Then, the next morning on December 7th, bring your family to enjoy breakfast with the Grinch! Indulge in sweet, green pancakes and savory sausage matched with a glasses of orange juice. Afterward, participate in a holiday craft activity that is fun for everyone.
On December 10th is the Downtown Tuesday - Small Town Christmas which will be a small festival to commemorate the season. There will be a lights display, festive music, a holiday market, a Christmas camel, and some winter favorites to keep warm like hot cocoa.
Last but not least, the year will conclude with the final Downtown Tuesday on December 17th, ‘It’s Christmas presented by Reclaim Ministries.’ This finale will feel like you’re inside a small-town Hallmark movie with live music, cups of cider or cocoa, a holiday market, and warm season greetings.
Since the Downtown Tuesdays initiative is consistently gaining popularity, it’s safe to say it will resume in years to come with even bigger and greater events. Head to Loris and enjoy the year’s final events with your family and friends, and add it to your list for next year!
