Governor Henry McMaster and the First Family Announce the 57th Annual Governor’s Carolighting

November 15, 2023

Jada Samuel, Miss South Carolina 2023, Will Emcee Event

Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the 57th Annual Governor’s Carolighting at the South Carolina State House’s North Steps on Sunday, November 19 at 6:00 PM. Those unable to attend in person can view the event on television or online via SCETV.

“The Carolighting is one of South Carolina’s finest traditions, bringing together family, friends, and neighbors,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “Peggy and I look forward to joining with fellow South Carolinians to celebrate the beginning of a new Christmas season.”

This year’s Carolighting is sponsored by Experience Columbia SC, the Columbia Garden Club, and the Garden Club of South Carolina.

Jada Samuel, Miss South Carolina 2023, will serve as the evening’s emcee.

This year’s tree is a 35-foot-tall Norway Spruce from Henderson Tree Farms in Morganton, N.C. TimberTech of Greer, S.C., donated their delivery services to bring the tree to Columbia for the 19th consecutive year.