MAKE THE MOST OF THE COAST

Nestled on the Charleston Harbor, Mount Pleasant is a charming coastal destination in South Carolina.

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Nestled on the Charleston Harbor, Mount Pleasant is the largest coastal town in South Carolina. Explore at your leisure and stay fueled with Southern cuisine at its finest. Take as big of a slice of paradise as you’d like, there’s enough to go around. Make the most of the coast and experience Mount Pleasant!

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Explore OUR SLICE OF PARADISE

Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens

Tour the vibrant flower gardens. Explore Gullah and Black American history. Discover our past, while experiencing the present’s beauty.

The Old village

Historic homes, boutique shops, local eateries – experience the “original small town” as you step back in time in our community.

Patriots Point Museum

Experience the bravery and valor of our nation’s greatest heroes, with tours of the USS Yorktown, the Medal of Honor Museum and more.

Pitt Street Bridge

Cast a line, take a walk or simply watch the waves go by on this hidden gem within the Old Village Historic District.

Shem Creek Waterfront

Stroll the boardwalks, relax, and take in the gorgeous views of the Charleston Harbor and surrounding marshes.

Walking Trails

From waterfront boardwalks to unpaved forest paths, get all of your steps in by trekking the walking trails in Mount Pleasant.

memorial Waterfront Park

Called the crown jewel of Mount Pleasant, Memorial Waterfront Park has a lush lawn perfect for family picnics, a nautical-themed playground, and beautiful views of the Charleston Harbor.

Get a Taste of Our Culture

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or a sweet treat in between, Mount Pleasant can satisfy every taste. Find your perfect waterfront view or venture inland.

stay & play

golf

Half-a-dozen coastal courses await all levels of golfers. Land on the green while you are surrounded by the Charleston Harbor, palmetto trees and lush landscapes.

family fun

From historic garden tours to waterfront parks, there’s fun for the whole family waiting. Discover your happy place in our slice of paradise.

museums

Earn respect for the past and make new promises for the future when you visit our museums and historic sites.

parks & tours

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lowcountry nature (and bring your furry best friend too).

sports

Experience the electricity from the stands. Sports fans will delight in the smells of freshly cut grass and new laid paint at our stadiums and venues.

water activities

Make the most of the coast! Keep cool and experience Mount Pleasant from an all-new perspective.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN MOUNT PLEASANT

Children’s Day Festival

Oct 20, 2024

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Old and new traditions delight at the 37th Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Children’s Day Festival! Families will enjoy carnival rides, inflatable slides, live entertainment, pony rides, games, and many other activities!  Admission and all activities are free. Free parking is available at Cario Middle School and Charles Pinckney/Laurel Hill as well as Kids Teeth – shuttles run all day or simply use the school’s cut-through for a nice short walk! Join the Facebook discussion about this event.

Performance Schedule on East Cooper Medical Center Stage

NOVANT HEALTH STAGE

12:00   Mayor Will Haynie
        Wando Varsity Dance Team
12:30   LowCo Suzuki Guitar
1:00     Palmetto Twirlers
1:30     Creative Edge Dance Center
2:00     Rick Hubbard "King of Kazoo" Show
3:00     COK/SM Jr Pom
3:30     Charleston Dance Works
4:00     Bach to Rock
4:30     The Dance Arts Studio

Food & Concessions Available for Purchase

  • FOOD: Charleston Festival Foods ~ Crazy Chris’s Concessions Hot Dog Cart ~ Mazycks Grille ~ Mi Lindo Oaxaca Taqueria ~ Mac Daddy ~ Mike’s Chicken Salad ~ Top Shelf Catering – Zeus Grill & Seafood
  • CONCESSIONS & LITE BITES: King of Pops ~ Mabel Mae Bakery ~ Nothing Bundt Cakes ~ Pelican’s SnoBalls ~ Pure Fluff ~ T&T Kettle Korn ~ The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar ~ The Ice Cream Team

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Novant Health ~ 101.7 Chuck FM ~ Angela Holbert State Farm ~ Bach to Rock ~ Balloon Therapy Charleston ~ Body 20 Mt. Pleasant ~ Charleston Adventure Forest ~ Charleston Bath Expert ~ Charleston Black Cab Company ~ Charleston Orthodontics ~ Charleston Taekwondo ~ Coastal Kids Dental & Braces ~ Code Ninjas ~ Mount Pleasant ~ Eyeglass World ~ Godbod Fitness LLC ~ Graze Craze ~Habits For Health, LLC ~ John Price Law Firm ~ Life Essentials Health Center ~ Mount Pleasant Family Martial Arts ~ Mt. Pleasant Radio ~ New York Life ~ Preferred Home Services ~ Premier Martial Arts ~ School of Rock Mount Pleasant ~ South Carolina Federal Credit Union ~ Sweetgrass Pediatrics ~ The Learning Experience Mount Pleasant ~ The Warehouse Dance Studio ~ Tweedle Beedle Baby + Children’s Store ~ WeLead Martial Arts

Check Out The Event Photos Below!

Carolina Park Trunk or Treat

Oct 25, 2024

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Join the fun with the Town of Mount Pleasant at this Halloween celebration. Trick or treating, DJ, photo booth, & petting zoo. Costumes encouraged. Hot dog cart onsite for dinner and concessions for sale.

Follow the Facebook event page to stay up-to-date on event information and join the discussion.

*By attending this event, you hereby consent to have your photo/likeness/recordings posted publicly and on social media

Mount Pleasant Holiday Market & Craft Show

Dec 14, 2024

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The annual Holiday Market & Craft Show combines all the goodies from our traditional food market such as locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, hot food, and homemade preserves with handcrafted gifts created by local artisans. Come see this year’s wonderful assortment of Christmas ornaments, glasswork, whimsical crafts, and a wide variety of original art by locally recognized potters, artists, craftsmen, and photographers. Join the Facebook discussion for this event.

Activities

Live entertainment with a holiday twist will kindle the holiday spirit throughout the market. Children’s activities will include balloon art, caricature drawings, and a visit with Santa Claus, who will listen to Christmas wishes and hand out surprises. The annual Holiday Market provides the perfect opportunity for customers to complete their holiday shopping and purchase original pieces from talented local artists. As always, admission and parking are free and all residents and visitors are welcome to delight in this unique shopping experience.

Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade

Dec 15, 2024

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Brilliantly lit floats and community groups will march up West Coleman Boulevard as the Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade sets sail to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with a spectacular Pyrotecnico fireworks show, immediately followed by the start of the parade at Live Oak Dr. traveling south and ending at the intersection of W. Coleman Blvd. and Patriots Point Rd.

Coleman Boulevard Road Closure Schedule:

  • Whilden St. to Pherigo St. closes at 4:00 p.m. for the lineup
  • Whilden St. to Patriots Point Rd. closes at 5:00 p.m.
  • Ravenel Bridge off-ramp onto Coleman Blvd. closes at 5:00 (all traffic diverted to Highway 17)
  • Patriots Point Rd. from Coleman Blvd. to Harry Hallman Blvd. closes at 5:00 (all Patriots Point and hotel/golf course traffic will divert onto Harry Hallman)

To help ensure we have a safe event, the Town of Mount Pleasant requests that drone pilots not fly over or along the parade route. Pilots are reminded that the Federal Aviation Authority requires a Part 107 Waiver if they are going to fly at night or fly over people. You can learn more about drone operations at https://www.faa.gov/uas/.

How to enter the 29th Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade:

  1. Complete the entry application. Link -> https://www.tompsc.com/…/49326/2024-Parade-Application
  2. Be sure to sign acceptance of parade rules and liability waiver (page3).
  3. Return all 3 pages to:
Town of Mount Pleasant
Special Events/Christmas Parade
391 Egypt Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
OR scan and e-mail to: events@tompsc.com
Space is limited. Applicants will be notified of acceptance on or before Nov. 11th.
All entrants must send one representative to a mandatory parade meeting where participants will be given event and safety information.
Two meeting options:
Nov 13 at either 1:00 or 5:30 p.m. at the
Mount Pleasant Municipal Complex in Council Chambers/Courtroom
100 Ann Edwards Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Sweetgrass Half Marathon

Feb 22, 2025

7:30 am - 2:00 pm

The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department will host the 5th Annual Sweetgrass Half Marathon at 7:30 am Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025The race begins and ends at the Park West Recreational Complex in Mount Pleasant.

Runners start at the Mount Pleasant Recreation Complex and run through the picturesque Carolina Park neighborhood. This is a flat and fast course. Runners enjoy marsh views along Darrell Creek on the way to completing the Half Marathon. View the Sweetgrass Half Marathon course on MapMyRun.

The annual “Running of the Weenies” will take place at 11:00 AM at the Park West Recreation Complex.

FIND LOCAL ARTISANS & NAME BRAND DESIGNERS

Shopping in Mount Pleasant reflects our coastal lifestyle. A casual attitude with a sophisticated style and an everlasting Southern charm. Bring a little piece of Mount Pleasant home with you.

places to stay

Stay where you play with 5-star and boutique hotels in the heart of it all. Mount Pleasant’s diverse local hospitality landscape ensures every traveler has a home away from home.

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