Surfside Beach will be putting on a three-hour family-friendly event this date (December 6 is rain date) for everyone to enjoy! This celebration kicks off at 4 p.m. with a festive welcome by Mayor Krouse. The following performances and events ensue:

• 4:15 p.m. – Lakewood Elementary School Chorus performs
• 4:45 p.m. – “The Tams” perform live music on stage
• 6:30 p.m. – Lighting of the Christmas Tree
• 6:40 p.m. – The “The Tams” performance continues until 7 p.m

Memorial Park (Surfside Drive & N Willow Drive. Saturday,). Thursday, 4 p.m. Free. www.surfsidebeach.org