Way of Lights
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Where: National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. DeMazenod Dr, Belleville, Illinois
When: November 21 - December 31 (closed Nov 27, Dec 24, 25)
Hours: 5-9 p.m.
Cost: free
running since 1970life-size biblical statues depicting the birth of Christcamel and pony ridesTuesday family-night food discountsdrive-thru
A Metro East tradition since 1970, this free drive-through at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows tells the story of the birth of Christ with life-size biblical statues. Extra-cost add-ons include camel and pony rides, with food discounts on Tuesday family nights.
Best time to arrive. Sunset in Belleville is around 4:40 PM in mid-December, fully dark by about 5:10 PM. A typical December night here bottoms out near 26°F, so dress for standing around outside.
Other displays nearby
There are 0 other displays within 5 miles of this one, and 6 within 15 miles. Most people make a loop of it rather than driving out for a single house.