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Blast to the past for this year’s Party for the Parks

Party for the Parks attendees will travel to the past for a 1960s Palm Royale theme.

September 9, 2024 • 
Erika Ross
Colonial Lake downtown Charleston shows the blue lake, green grass, a runner jogging

Colonial Lake’s transformation will be something to see.

Photo by Daniel S.

Save the date. The Charleston Parks Conservancy’s 14th annual Party for the Parks is set for Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Colonial Lake. This year, Colonial Lake will be transformed to match the theme Palm Royale: Where ‘60s Glamour Meets Charleston Charm.

Tickets go on sale today, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. Get yours while you can before they sell out. General admission tickets are $175 and include complimentary tastings from local restaurants, a full open bar, live entertainment, and dancing.

VIP tickets are $300 and offer exclusive access to the upscale VIP lounge, complete with a private premiere bar, restrooms, tastings, complimentary hair and makeup, and more. Pro tip: Both ticket options are all-inclusive.

Proceeds benefit the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s mission to protect and enhance the city’s parks.

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