Five Points, Devine Street Neighborhoods Sweetening Tax-Free Weekend

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – In conjunction with South Carolina’s sales tax-free shopping weekend, a couple of Columbia neighborhoods are encouraging you to keep your money local.

Five Points and Devine Street merchants are teaming up for their annual Summer Sidewalk Sale. From Friday through Sunday, shoppers can expect markdowns of up to 90 percent off, plus other great specials at participating restaurants.

Some highlights for this year’s event include:

  • Sidewalks lined with bargain and sale racks
  • Additional savings with Tax Free Weekend
  • Saturday: Five Points will feature complimentary face painting, a bounce house, DJ, arts & crafts vendors, complimentary water and more at the Five Points fountain.
  • Sunday: From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., patrons can also enjoy the final show of the 2017 Five After Five series.  This is a free, pet and family friendly outdoor concert at the Five Points fountain.

Parking details:

  • Complimentary parking will be available on Saturday and Sunday in the State Garage on Devine Street.
  • There is free parking available along Devine Street every day.
  • Meters are enforced in Five Points from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day but Sunday.
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