Christmas on the River

Get ready for a joy-filled weekend at Christmas on the River! The festivities are packed with delightful tunes, lively performances, and that infectious holiday spirit. Christmas on the River will be part of the featured entertainment during the Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District this year. A variety of dance and musical acts will be featured on Friday evening, December 13 and Saturday, December 14. Take time to stroll and shop along the waterfront for some unique gifts available from our River Street merchants!

The star of the show, our 32nd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, is set for Saturday, December 14, 2024. Imagine bands, over 50 vibrant floats, merry dancing groups, and more, all decked out in twinkling lights, creating a magical spectacle through downtown. The parade begins at Plant Riverside District on the west end of River Street at 5:30pm and continues to the east end, then winds its way up to Broughton Street and through City Market.

Entertainment Schedule – Plant Riverside District, 400 W. River Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Friday, December 13, 2024

5:00pm – 5:10pm So Unique Dance Studio

5:20pm – 5:30pm Oglethorpe Charter Cheer

5:40pm – 6:10pm Maxine Patterson School of Dance

6:15pm – 7:00pm Skidaway Belles

7:15pm – 8:00pm 3rd Infantry Division Brass Band

Saturday, December 14, 2024

2:00pm – 2:15pm One Spirit Dance Academy

2:30pm – 2:45pm All About Cheer and Dance Company

3:00pm – 3:25pm Marylin Youmans School of Dance and Baton Twirling

3:30pm – 3:50pm Gretchen Greene School of Dance

4:00pm – 4:15pm The STUDIO Savannah

5:30pm – 7:00pm Lighted Christmas Parade – Begins at Plant Riverside District, the route is east on River Street, up East Broad Ramp, down Bay Street, right on Lincoln Street, right on Broughton Street, right on Jefferson Street ending in City Market.

Come celebrate the holidays with friends and family on Savannah’s Waterfront! Events are free and open to the public.

Lighted Christmas Parade Entry Form

Ligh ted Christmas Parade Route

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