Christmas on the Quad
Dec. 5, 2026
Christmas on the Quad has quickly become a beloved Saint Louis University tradition, kicking off the holiday season the first Saturday in December.
See highlights from the 2025 event.
More than 2,000 members of the SLU community came together for Christmas on the Quad 2025. Hosted by the Office of Alumni and Donor Engagement, Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) and the Office of Parent and Family Programs, the event invites you to stroll through twinkling lights, gather around fire pits with friends and enjoy festive activities for all ages. The event concludes with a candlelit blessing and tree lighting ceremony at the center of campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Christmas on the Quad is held the first Saturday of December each year.
Visit our online registration page leading up to the event. Attendance is free but your RSVP helps us ensure enough resources are on hand for everyone to enjoy the event.
Various activities will take place on the quad and at nearby locations on Saint Louis University's campus. The tree lighting ceremony will be held on the lawn between Pius XII Memorial Library and DuBourg Hall.
Complimentary event parking will be available in the Laclede Garage, on the southwest corner of Grand Boulevard and Laclede Avenue.
Please take a moment to read our event cancellation policy. You and your registered guests accept the terms and conditions by submitting your registration.
If you do not receive a confirmation email upon registration, please contact the Office of Alumni and Donor Engagement at alumni@slu.edu.
We'll look forward to seeing you in December 2026!