Holiday Festival of Lights Kicks off its 29th year
Awards presented to the Giant Greeting Card Competition Winners – School Art Contest
[JAMES ISLAND] – The Holiday Festival of Lights kicked off its 29th season Nov. 9! During the grand opening celebration, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) proudly presented awards for the festival’s annual Giant Greeting Card Competition. Winning entries in this school art competition are on display during the event, which runs nightly through Jan. 1 at James Island County Park.
This year, the Giant Greeting Card Competition has 37 entries on display from Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester County student groups in elementary, middle and high school divisions. The winning top three schools in each division, and four honorable mention winners, received a trophy and cash award to use for their school arts program. Winners are on display in Santa’s Village. CCPRC is very pleased to recognize the efforts and creativity of the winning schools:
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
1st Place: Charleston County School of the Arts - Design
2nd Place: Cathedral Academy
3rd Place: Northside Christian Academy
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION
1st Place: Summerville Catholic School
2nd Place: St. James-Santee Middle School
3rd Place: Thomas Cario Middle School
ELEMENTARY DIVISION
1st Place: Murray-LaSaine Elementary School
2nd Place: Orange Grove Charter
3rd Place: Charleston Collegiate School
HONORABLE MENTION
Memminger Elementary
Crown Leadership Academy
Ridge Christian Academy
First Baptist School
The Holiday Festival of Lights is open nightly through Jan. 1 at James Island County Park and is presented by Chick-fil-A, The Boeing Company and Charleston County Parks. For details, including special event dates, hours, fees and more, visit HolidayFestivalofLights.com, call 843-795-4386, or download the Charleston County Parks mobile app.
