City of Greenville, South Carolina

Grab your hot cocoa (and your favorite person to sip it with) and let our final giveaway of 2024 fill your heart with warmth. We've got fun things to do and generous gift cards to carry you through the holidays and into the new year. Enter on our Instagram feed tomorrow!

First responders volunteered their off-duty time to serve families in need. Thanks to YOUR generosity and the LEO Santa Toy Drive® 950 children in #GreenvilleSC and over 6,500 throughout Greenville County will have a joyous holiday! LEO Santa is a partnership between law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency response crews who connect with schools and community organizations to provide toys in low-income areas and to families with special circumstances.

Running into the first day of winter like it's our favorite season in #GreenvilleSC! ❄️ 📸: @caseythepyrmix | @sv_images | @grandbohemianlodgegreenville| @thebargeronexplorers on IG

Holiday PSA (Parking Services Alert) from Spark! Enjoy FREE parking in ALL City-owned lots and garages on December 23, 24, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Free parking in select locations TODAY and tomorrow. Park your sleigh, shop, stroll and create holiday memories in #GreenvilleSC!

Moving forward with upgrades for public transit. Our inclusive playground prepares to take flight. Debris collection paused for the holidays and another round of approvals for a skyline altering project. Here's Hallie Brown with #GVLthisWeek.

The elevator doors open and jaws drop. Juniper is actually love at first sight. By the time you make it to your table, your knees are weak and you've snapped about 100 selfies. The attraction deepens when you order a cocktail and it's so beautiful you're not sure whether to drink it or just stare at it.🍹 By the time your food arrives you're smitten, and you haven't even set foot on the balcony. #GreenvilleSC's skyline. Twinkling lights. Laughter with friends. A cozy igloo. Juniper's outdoor experience is one of the reasons we were named to Good Housekeeping's "35 Best Places to Spend Christmas in 2024." But here's the crazy part. You know when you walk into a room and you feel awed, amazed and completely comfortable, but you aren't EXACTLY sure why? Juniper is THAT. It's all the things. And MORE. See more in the December episode of #DineGVL.

🎶 Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree 🎶 Stop by the Hyatt Regency Greenville for the 39th annual Festival of Trees, featuring over 50 beautifully decorated trees! Florists, schools and organizations sponsor and decorate, and the funds raised will help create a Grate Medical Education (GME) program at @Bon Secours St. Francis.

Safety on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Spark ditched Santa's sleigh and hopped on the handlebars for a bike ride with Greenville Police Department officers. Many officers are issued a bike in addition to their patrol vehicle. With more than 2 million users on the trail this year, a regular police presence is needed to respond to emergencies, injuries and provide information.

Look what just flew into Cleveland Park. Giant butterfly wings and other key pieces of Brooks' Playground, the first inclusive recreation space for children of all ages and abilities. The play equipment near Woodland Way was removed so crews can begin grading the area. Work will continue sporadically through the holidays with a closure of Lakehurst Drive for construction activities beginning January 6. In addition to accessible play spaces, the Brooks' Playground project includes additional handicapped parking, larger restrooms, shade structures and paved pathways.

Keeping downtown #GreenvilleSC merry & bright! Spark went for a ride on the Hako Citymaster 1650, a new piece of equipment purchased by Public Works this year. The compact but powerful sweeper collects 400 pounds of trash and debris daily from our downtown sidewalks and public spaces. Our Central business district Litter Crew—Toby, Donald, Leon, and Jonathan—all skilled operators of the Hako, run the sweeper every weekday to ensure Greenville’s downtown area stays in top shape. Next time you’re in downtown Greenville, take a moment to appreciate the clean sidewalks and streets—a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our Public Works team. Thanks to @bobkinglandscapes on IG for the beauty shots of our spotless sidewalks and plazas.