Celebrate the magic of the season at the 78th Annual Fort Mill Christmas Parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025!
This beloved holiday tradition will fill Historic Downtown Fort Mill with festive sights and sounds as the parade makes its way from Tom Hall and Unity Street, continues through Main Street and North White Street, and ends at Walter Elisha Park.
Enjoy a joyful lineup of local schools, officials, churches, businesses, scouts, pageant queens, community groups—and of course, Santa Claus himself!
This year’s parade will be led by our Grand Marshal and filmed for Comporium Channel 705, with live coverage in front of the Fort Mill Fire Station at 121 Tom Hall Street. The Town of Fort Mill is pleased to announce that former Fort Mill School District Superintendent Dr. Chuck Epps is this year’s Grand Marshal.
Emcees will announce each entry as they pass by, and our Parade Judges will select winners in categories including:
- Most Festive Entry
- Best Holiday Spirit
- Most Creative Christmas Theme
- Best Overall Entry
- Best Walking Group
- Best Float
- Best Vehicle Entry
- Best Band or Performance Group
- Best Youth Entry
- Best Church or Nonprofit Entry
- Best Business Entry
We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, December 6 for this cherished Fort Mill holiday tradition!
About Our Grand Marshal
Each year, the Town of Fort Mill recognizes an individual or group whose contributions have made a lasting impact on Fort Mill, and this year we are honored to celebrate Dr. Chuck Epps as our Grand Marshal of the 78th Annual Fort Mill Christmas Parade for his exceptional service and dedication to our community.
Dr. Epps' nearly five decades of service in public education—including 45 years with the Fort Mill School District—represent a remarkable legacy of growth, excellence and commitment. As Superintendent for 15 years, he led one of the fastest-growing and highest-achieving districts in South Carolina with vision, integrity and heart.
Under his leadership, Fort Mill School District nearly doubled in size, serving over 18,000 students across 20 schools, with additional schools and an Early Childhood Center in planning. He oversaw the opening of nine new schools, guided four successful community-approved bond referendums, and implemented South Carolina’s first school district Impact Fee—meeting the needs of a growing community while providing tax relief to residents.
His commitment to academic excellence has left a lasting mark. Under his leadership, the district consistently led the state in multiple academic measures, maintained a 95%+ graduation rate and produced graduates prepared for college and career success. Fort Mill schools received numerous state and national awards, including Blue Ribbon recognitions, National Model PLC Schools and countless honors for students, programs and staff.
Beyond education, his dedication to the Fort Mill community is inspiring. Through his service on boards such as the Fort Mill Rotary Club, the Springs Close Foundation, the Boys & Girls Clubs of York County and Clemson University’s Board of Visitors, he has strengthened our community and modeled the importance of leadership and civic engagement.
As he celebrates his retirement, the Town of Fort Mill is proud to recognize his extraordinary career and lasting impact on generations of students, educators, and community members.
Road Closures
The following roads will be closed during the parade: Tom Hall Street (Steele St. to Springs St.), Main Street (Tom Hall St. to White St.), N. White Street (Main St. to Old Nation Rd), Greer Street, Forrest Street, Monroe White Street (Tom Hall St. to Confederate St.), Massey Street (N. White to Spratt), Confederate Street (Main St. to Monroe White St.), Springs Street (Tom Hall St. to E. Elliott St.), Clebourne St. (N. White St. to Spratt St.).
Heavy traffic is expected during parade staging beginning at 9 a.m. and road closures will begin at 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. or whenever the parade ends. Drivers should find alternate routes away from downtown Fort Mill during this time.
The Town will be closing Main Street following the parade from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. so the community can visit local merchants and restaurants as they host the Miracle on Main event, and so they can enjoy the holiday decorations downtown.
Parade Lineups
Click here to view this year's parade lineup in both numerical and alphabetical order.
Click the image below to download a map of street closures and staging information for this year's parade.
