Just because the semester is ending doesn’t mean the fun has to, as well. There are still plenty of events in the metro area to keep locals entertained over Christmas break.
Colonial Life Arena
WWE Experience: WWE: Dec. 5
Wrestling fans have only one more day until fan-favorite wrestler John Cena goes against Seth Rollins in a “Money in the Bank” street fight, along with other WWE superstars matches. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the fights begin at 7:30 p.m.
X Tour Live: Dec. 20
Chris Brown and August Alsina are coming to perform this December. Jam to your favorite hip-hop and R&B songs at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Holiday Events
It’s December, so that means holiday festivities all month long. Get in the holiday spirit with these events around the metro-area:
Main Street Ice: Ends Jan. 20
Get a group of friends and channel your inner ice skater. Columbia is giving folks the opportunity to skate outdoors at the Boyd Plaza on the corner of Main and Hampton. Live music, face painting and games will be around the rink.
The Light before Christmas: Ends Dec. 30
Santa will visit the Riverbank Zoo this month for the holiday season. More than one million lights will illuminate the park this year, along with countless animated images. Roast marshmallows and drink hot coffee while you enjoy time with family and friends. Open from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Parades
What’s the holiday season without a few good parades? This month, Columbia will hold two parades, one during the day and one at night.
The 61st Annual Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade will be Dec. 6 at 9:45 a.m. on Gervais and Bull Street. Live coverage of the parade will start at 10 a.m.
The Holiday Parade of Lights will be Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy everything you love about a holiday parade, as it twinkles and sparkles all night long.
Bring in the New Year
Bring in the New Year with great music and friends at the Music Farm for their first annual New Year’s Eve Party. Watch artists such at Weaving the Fate, Ben G and Death of Paris Perform live on stage. The show starts at 8 p.m.
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