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Celebrate 803 Day: Uniting the Midlands community

The inaugural 803 Day on August 3 will unite the Midlands with a 5K run, festival, $8.03 specials, a scavenger hunt, and community support, celebrating local pride and heritage.

The State House in afternoon light

Plan ahead to attend the inaugural 803 day. | Photo by COLAtoday team

Did you know that the 803 area code is one of the original 86 area codes assigned in 1947, serving the entire state of SC? Today, the area code serves central SC and is the inspiration for the inaugural 803 Day celebration activating the Midlands community to unite through a range of activities.

Event organizer Khali Gallman saw the trend of area code celebrations like Atlanta’s 404 Day and Miami’s 305 Day and knew we needed something like that here. Gallman is vice-chair of the Richland County Preservation Committee + has traveled around the country searching for ideas to bring home.

“803 Day is more than an event. It’s an opportunity to embrace the heart of our great state. The day symbolizes unity, pride, and a vibrant spirit of the area,” Gallman said.

No surprises here — the inaugural 803 Day will take place on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Historic Cola

Historic Robert Mills House, designed by architect, Robert Mills | Photo via Historic Columbia

How to participate

Saturday, Aug. 3, is already set to be a historic day in Columbia with 70,000+ people expected to attend the Rivals in Red soccer game at Williams-Brice Stadium as Liverpool F.C. and Manchester United face off on the football pitch.

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