Final day to vote our holiday events bracket

Oh, the holidays. So many events, so little time.

Which to choose?

We’re asking you, dear readers, to help us select your favorite, can’t-miss events.

Vote at www.thestate.com.

1. “Sweet 16” bracket, through Tuesday, Nov. 10.

2. “Elite 8” bracket, Nov. 11-13

3. “Final Four” bracket, Nov. 14-15

4. “The Championship” bracket, Nov. 16-18.

Find the winner in our Go Columbia weekly, published on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Now start your brackets.

Boykin Christmas Parade The parade where almost anything goes. Everyone can participate, in the parade or as a viewer.

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Governor’s Carolighting Choirs! Singing! And, the lighting of the official state Christmas tree.

Lights Before Christmas Columbia’s longest-running holiday tradition, with Riverbanks Zoo aglow with nearly 1 million lights.

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Holiday Lights on the River Drive-thru light tour along a two-mile loop at Saluda Shoals Park featuring more than 400 themed, animated light displays, plus a walking trail and laser light show.

Junior League Holiday Market Homemade crafts galore –from sweaters and scarves to candles and more. Includes a Preview Party, Ladies Night Out and PJs with Santa events.

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Crafty Feast This independent, juried craft fair specializes in experimental, non-traditional and unique handmade or repurposed crafts.

“The Nutcracker” – Columbia Classical Ballet Led by Radenko Pavlovich.

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“The Nutcracker” – Columbia City Ballet Led by William Starrett.

Starry Night Holiday celebration in Five Points, with store specials, kids activities and more.

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Festival of Trees A benefit for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital featuring decorated trees, wreaths, stockings and gifts, children’s menorahs and dreidels for auction.

Main Street Ice Skating rink that traditionally opens Thanksgiving Day in front of Columbia Museum of Art.

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Turkey Day 5K & Family Fun Run A 3.1-mile run on Thanksgiving Day. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands.

Carolina Carillon Considered to be the “official” holiday parade of South Carolina, set along Columbia’s Main Street.

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Holiday Parade of Lights The official parade of Cayce, it’s held in the evening along 12th Street.

The Living Christmas Story Drive-thru event featuring 20 scenes associated with the birth of Jesus, culminating in a live Nativity.

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Singing Christmas Tree The annual holiday event at Shandon Baptist Church features music and drama to celebrate the Christmas story, with a cast of hundreds.

This story was originally published November 6, 2015 at 12:01 PM with the headline "Final day to vote our holiday events bracket ."