Friday, November 19, 2021 – Friday, December 31, 2021
Wintertime sparkles at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows as the Annual Way of Lights Christmas display illuminates the grounds. Since 1970, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate have invited one and all to make the Way of Lights a part of their family tradition. This breathtaking display focuses on the birth of Christ, the one true light of the world.
Donations are accepted to help us continue bringing this family tradition to our community each year.
Way of Lights Hours:
Outdoor Light Display 5-9 pm nightly
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas & New Year’s Day. (Outdoor light display will remain open.)
Military Mondays
Show your military ID to get: $1 off a camel ride
Discount is for the immediate family members of military personnel.
Family Night Tuesdays
Tuesday is a fabulous night to visit the Way of Lights to avoid large crowds and enjoy discounts on activities such as camel rides!
Family Night Discounts:
- Kettle Corn – $.50 off any size
- Camel and Pony Rides – $1.00 off
- Buy one, get one free on carrots to feed the animals
Special Events & Activities
Girls Day Out
Saturday, November 20
Christmas Eve Mass
Friday, December 24
5 pm – Livestreamed available at snows.org
8 pm
Christmas Day Mass
Saturday, December 25
9 am – Livestreamed available at snows.org
Way of Lights Run
Sunday, January 2, 2022
ACTIVITIES
Visitor Center
Shrine Gift Shop – Open 10 am – 5 pm
Quilt Raffle
Christmas Trees – All Creatures Great and Small
Lego™ Display
Wreath Auction
Wreaths are available to view online and in person
Place your bid online
Bidding will end Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 11:59 pm
Wreaths available for pick-up beginning Monday, December 20, 2021
If you want to pick up your wreath, please do not pay online, come to the Shrine Gift Shop and pay for your wreath.
Wreaths may be picked up at the Shrine Gift Shop from 10 am – 5 pm
Shrine Gift Shop is closed Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25 and New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 2022.
If you want your wreath shipped, please pay online and pay the shipping charge. Your wreath will be mailed out to you.
Thank you for participating in the Wreath Auction.
All proceeds help to bring the Way of Lights free to the community.
Prior to COVID, there were more than 368,000 people living in the Foodbank’s 26-county service territory (14 in Missouri and 12 in Illinois) in need of food assistance. Mounting job losses, furloughs, and kids being out of school for extended periods of time have caused the number of people going hungry in our community to rise. Many are seeking food assistance for the first time. The Foodbank has distributed 43% more food this year compared to the same time period last year. Since the middle of March, the organization has helped provide more than 26 million meals.
Join us in helping serve those in need this holiday season.
Drop off your canned goods in the collection barrels at the Shrine Visitors Center.
Church Parking Lot
Live Animals
Camel, Donkey & Pony rides, Petting Zoo – sponsored by Illinois American Water
$8 for Camel Rides
Refreshments
Kettle Corn
Carriage Rides
Sunday – Friday – (No Saturdays) 6 person carriage ride – $65
10 person carriage ride – $100
by St. Louis Carriage Company, call 314-621-3334 for reservations
Directions
Directions to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
442 S. DeMazenod Dr., Belleville, IL 62223
(Located on IL State Highway 15 east)
Get Directions
Be a Sponsor for the Way of Lights and You Will Have an Opportunity to…
- Highlight your company as a proud supporter of a quality community event in the Midwest
- Have your company name, logo and message seen by hundreds of thousands of people
- Assist the Shrine in keeping the Way of Lights free to the community
Thank you to our 2020 Sponsors…
