Shop, Stroll and Sip on Dec. 3 at Five Points’ Free “A Starry Night” Neighborhood Celebration
November 16, 2015
Columbia’s Original Village Neighborhood Marks 100 Years with Family-Friendly Event
COLUMBIA, SC – As its Centennial year comes to a close, Five Points – Columbia’s original village neighborhood – will celebrate with special edition of its annual free holiday event, A Starry Night, on Thursday, December 3, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests can stroll through all of their favorite Five Points stores to enjoy sales, specials, nibbles and sips during an evening full of holiday cheer, illuminated by more tree lights than ever before. To commemorate its 100th birthday, Five Points has added several new features to the event line-up, including the ticketed Paint Five Points Champagne Bash & Art Auction at Gourmet Shop, complimentary rides by S.C. Pedal Parlor, and a holiday themed photo booth. Plan your Starry Night at www.fivepointscolumbia.com.
Around the Village:
• Complimentary horse carriage rides – 6pm – 8pm; pick-up and drop-off between Starbucks and Petal
• Complimentary hot chocolate – At the fountain
• DJ spinning holiday tunes – At the fountain
• NEW! Holiday themed photo booth – 600 Block of Harden Street
• NEW! Complimentary rides from S.C. Pedal Parlor – Pick-up at the fountain
• Paint 5 Points Champagne Bash & Art Auction – Hosted in part by The Gourmet Shop – tickets are available for purchase at www.fivepointscolumbia.com
• Pop-Up dance performances by Unbound Dance Company
• Roaming choral performances by Shandon Baptist Youth Group & The Benedict Choral Group
• The Salvation Army’s Famous Red Kettle – At the fountain
• Visit with Santa! – At the Hootie Monument on the corner of Santee and Harden
Retail & Hospitality Specials:
Specifics regarding individual merchants’ specials and offerings will be published at www.fivepointscolumbia.com and will be shared on Five Points’ social media channels:
Five Points Online:
Website: http://fivepointscolumbia.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fivepointssc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fivepointssc | #FivePointsTurns100
Instagram: https://instagram.com/fivepointssc | #FivePointsTurns100
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fivepointssc
About Five Points:
Five Points has served as downtown Columbia, S.C.’s original village neighborhood for shopping, dining, entertainment and personal services since 1915. Extending from the intersection of Santee Avenue, Harden and Devine Streets into the surrounding residential neighborhoods and the USC area, Five Points encompasses nearly 150 businesses, many of which are locally, independently owned. Five Points is celebrating its Centennial throughout 2015 with fresh community events, public initiatives and district enhancements. To learn more, visit http://fivepointscolumbia.com.
About the Five Points Association:
The Five Points Association is a nonprofit organization whose principal task is ensuring that Five Points remains an integral and important part of the City of Columbia. The Association has accomplished many major infrastructure, development and beautification projects over the years. The Association hosts annual events, such as the Chili Cook-Off and St. Pat’s in Five Points, which continue to grow each year and entertain thousands of people within the City of Columbia, as well as visitors from around the state of South Carolina and beyond. To learn more, visit http://fivepointscolumbia.com/who-we-are.
