Celebrate the holidays in style with an end of the year getaway to Savannah! The holiday season brings an extra dose of magic to the Hostess City every year with a exciting mix of holiday events and attractions. From parades and festive dinners to dazzling fireworks and stage shows, you’ll find a variety of reasons to spend Christmas or New Year’s Eve in Savannah. Maybe even both!
Savannah always promises something fun and exciting, especially during the holidays. While snow may be rare here, the city doesn’t hold back on holiday spirit. Savannah’s holiday calendar is packed from now through to New Year’s Day!
2024 Savannah Christmas Highlights
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside – November 21 – December 31, 2024
Peruse a wide selection of holiday goods along Savannah’s picturesque waterfront, with live music, street performers, dining specials, and more.
December Nights & Holiday Lights at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens – November 29, 30, December 6, 7, 13, 14, 16-24, 2024
View the always lush Botanical Gardens made even more spectacular with over a million twinkling lights. Don’t miss this annul, family-friendly, walk through event.
Savannah Theatre A Christmas Tradition & ELF the Musical – December 3 – 31
Get in the holiday spirit with music and comedy at the historic Savannah Theatre! Great, festive fun for all at a beautiful, historic location.
Christmas on the River – December 13-14, 5pm & 4pm
Celebrate the holiday season on Savannah’s Waterfront with two days of live entertainment, great gift shopping, holiday cheer, and more.
Lighted Christmas Parade – December 14, 5:30pm to 7pm
There’s nothing like Savannah’s annual Lighted Christmas Parade! Floats, cars, trolleys, groups, and more make their merry way west to east along River Street, then winds its through downtown. A seasonal must!
2024 New Year’s Eve in Savannah
New Years Eve Party at The Lost Square – 9pm – 1am
Ring in the new year in style, six floors up, on a rooftop bar offering sweeping views of the Savannah river and city skyline! The highly anticipated New Year’s Eve Party at The Lost Square includes an impressive buffet, sensational cocktails, live music, dancing, and a midnight toast with bubbly. Get tickets before they sell out!
Special New Year’s Eve Show at the Savannah Theatre – 9pm to Midnight
Treat yourself to a special, New Year’s Eve presentation of ELF the Musical, followed by a champagne toast and after-show party with the cast and band.
New Year’s Eve Riverboat Cruises
Welcome 2024 with a New Year’s Eve riverboat cruise! Savannah Riverboat Cruises has three different NYE cruises to choose from – don’t take too long deciding, though. These cruises sell out every year!
Savannah’s Waterfront New Year’s Eve with Midnight Fireworks – New Year’s Eve
Salute the arrival of 2024 on Savannah’s historic Waterfront and enjoy live music, dancing, food and drink vendors, and midnight fireworks.
And More!
We’ve only touched on a few of the many ways you can celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Savannah. Visit visitsavannah.com for even more ideas. more
Here at the Inn, we’ve decked the halls with twinkling lights and decorations and have a variety of seasonal, yummy treats planned. Further, our convenient location in downtown Savannah puts you within walking distance of some of the city’s very best shopping, dining, and holiday events.
Are you looking for the perfect gift for a hard to buy for someone? Consider a McMillan Inn gift certificate! Our gift certificates are digital, can be made for up to $2,000, and used for stays at the inn. Imagine discovering a Savannah getaway under the tree Christmas morning.
Happy Holidays from all of us at McMillan Inn!