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Holiday Gift Guide: Markets, Makers, and More!
This holiday season, our local boutiques, arts collectives, resident makers, and craft markets are the perfect places to find unique gifts for your loved ones.
Spartanburg's Holiday Parades & Festivities 2021
Get all the info on all things holiday season in Spartanburg in 2021.
Celebrating Mardi Gras InTheBurg
Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday," is a traditional New Orleans' celebration of the culmination of Carnival season, and traditional Mardi Gras indulgences can be found in Spartanburg.
Spartanburg's Holidays Through the Decades
Take a tour of Christmas and Chanukah through the decades, with Spartanburg County Historical Association's new exhibit, Spartanburg Holiday Traditions.
Fourth Of July Festivities
FROM 2020: The annual Red, White, & Boom celebration may be canceled this year due to social distancing regulations, but there's still ways to celebrate the Fourth of July at individual outdoor businesses.
Cinco de Mayo in Spartanburg
Cinco de Mayo celebrations are common in Spartanburg, hosted by Mezcal Taberna Mexicana and the City of Spartanburg, and Willy Taco’s annual Willy de Mayo event.
Shamrock-ing Around
With St. Patrick's Day and Spring weather on the horizon, Spartanburg is breaking out their green attire (and their green beer) for all the St. Paddy's festivities, traditional Irish eats, and family entertainment in the Burg.
MLK Weekend: Unity, Community, and Service Opportunities
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day may not be until Monday, but Unity Week events and service opportunities start this Thursday!
Holiday Traditions In the Burg
We asked for reader submissions on how you and your family spread cheer in Spartanburg. Thank you to everyone who shared with us! Here are a few of our favorite, unique traditions.
Seasonal Sippers & Winter Warmers
We set out to find a list of seasonal sippers, beyond your traditional Peppermint Mocha Latte, to keep you rocking this holiday season in Spartanburg.
Looking for a Bargain
No matter what the occasion, check out Spartanburg thrift shops and resale stores for your next ugly Christmas sweater.
January 16th ArtWalk
Once a month, our cultural entities and creative industries pool their talents to host Spartanburg's largest, consistent, unofficial downtown event. That would be ArtWalk, the third Thursday night of every month.