Celebration of Lights
Visitors drive through Fort Zumwalt Park to experience a holiday light display featuring light tunnels and illuminated trees. Each festive scene along the roadway is designed and funded by local organizations, churches, and businesses. Guests enjoy the entire visual tour from the warmth and comfort of their own vehicles.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Drive-through: Car $18, Van $40, Bus $65. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Hours
Monday – Sunday, 6–9 p.m.; the display opens at 6 p.m. each evening.
Ages
All ages
Parking
Trolley riders park at Alligator's Creek Aquatic Center. For hayrides and train rides, enter from Plackemeier Drive, where parking is limited.
Accessibility
Tell the city about any ADA needs for a trolley ride, and arrangements will be made.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy your drive-through ticket online before you leave home, since there are no sales at the gate and each ticket covers only one visit.
- Visit on a weeknight if you can, because on Fridays and Saturdays waiting in line and driving through can take 60 to 90 minutes.
- Use a restroom before you arrive, since there are no restrooms available at the park on drive-through nights.
- Book trolley, hayride or train rides at least two weeks ahead, because reservations are required and the city recommends booking early.
- For trolley rides, park at Alligator's Creek Aquatic Center and arrive 15 minutes early, and bring drinks in sealable containers, with no popcorn or alcohol.
Special Events & Promotions
- Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll on December 6, 7 and 8: pedestrians only, with fireworks over Lake Whetsel, Santa, sweet treats and hot drinks.
- Enclosed, heated trolley rides with holiday music, Thursday through Sunday (except December 6) plus December 21, 22 and 23. Reservations required, separate ticket.
- Hayrides on a decorated, tractor-pulled wagon Monday through Thursday, except December 7, 8 and 24. Reservations required, separate ticket.
- City Train rides on November 30 and December 14 only. Reservations required, separate ticket.
Links & Contact
Run by City of O'Fallon
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a ticket at the entrance?
No. Drive-through tickets have to be bought online in advance, and nothing is sold at the gate. Each ticket is good for one visit.
How long does the drive-through take?
It depends on the night. On Fridays and Saturdays, the busiest nights, waiting in line and driving through can take 60 to 90 minutes.
Can I get out of the car to take photos?
No. You can't leave your vehicle while driving through, for photos or anything else. Riding in a truck bed isn't allowed either, because the park loop is a City street.
Are there restrooms?
No, there are no restrooms on drive-through nights.
Are there other ways to see the lights besides driving?
Yes. You can reserve heated trolley rides, hay-filled wagon rides, or City Train rides. On three nights, the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll opens the display to people on foot.
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