The City of Columbia will be holding the annual “Capital City Fireworks” display to ring in 2023 on Saturday, December 31st. The best viewing area of the fireworks display will be on the north side of the South Carolina State House along Gervais St. and Main St.
This family-friendly event promises fun for everyone. Citizens and visitors are encouraged to make plans to spend New Year’s Eve in the capital city. Columbia is a definite destination for great dining experiences and energetic entertainment venues. Spend a fun-filled evening in the city and then stay to watch the sky light up with vibrant colors.
To find out more information about restaurants and entertainment venues in our hospitality districts, please use the links below:
Bull St. District | https://bullstreetsc.com/
Devine St. | https://devinestreetcolumbiasc.com/
Five Points | https://fivepointscolumbia.com/
Main St. District | https://mainstcolasc.com/
NOMA | https://nomacolumbia.com/
Rosewood | https://rosewoodmerchants.org/
The Vista | https://www.vistacolumbia.com/
Experience Columbia SC | https://www.experiencecolumbiasc.com/
Several roads will be closed around the State House ahead of the fireworks display. Visitors are encouraged to use free on-street meter parking or complimentary parking in our downtown parking facilities.
Road Closures
South Main Street between Pendleton and College streets will be shut down at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 31st. The road will not reopen to traffic until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 1st.
Pendleton Street and College Street will be closed to traffic between Assembly Street and Sumter Street beginning at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 31st. The roads will not reopen to traffic until 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 1st.
Gervais Street along the north side of the State House between Assembly Street and Sumter Street will also be closed to traffic at 11:00 p.m. for the fireworks viewing area. The street will open back up when the viewing area is cleared after the firework display concludes.
Parking
The City of Columbia is offering complimentary parking for the New Year’s Eve holiday. Parking gates will be raised at all gated City parking facilities on Friday, December 30th at 5:00 p.m. until Tuesday, January 3rd at 2:00 a.m.
For more information on parking in the City of Columbia
