O'Fallon, MO 63366
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Celebration of Lights
November 29 – December 30, 2024
Nightly, Fort Zumwalt Park
Celebration of Lights is a holiday light display held at Fort Zumwalt Park in O'Fallon, Missouri. Each scene is designed and funded by local organizations, churches and businesses. Started in 1991, the holiday event attracts more than 13,000 vehicles each year and more than 10,000 individuals during the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll.
Drive-through (Tickets must be purchased in advance!)
- Buy your ticket, then redeem it on almost any evening through December 30, 2024. No reservations are needed!
- Car: $16
- Van: $35
- Bus: $45
- Monday – Sunday, 6–9 p.m.
- Ticket sales are final and non-transferable.
- Please note: Celebration of Lights is closed to vehicles on December 2, 8, 9, 10 and 16. The entire display is closed on Christmas Day, December 25.
Specialty rides
See the lights from a tractor-pulled hayride or the City train. These special rides tend to fill quickly! Reservations are required. See below for details.
Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll
For three nights each year, Celebration of Lights is transformed for pedestrians. No vehicles are allowed. With fireworks over Lake Whetsel, a visit by Santa and his reindeer, sweet treats and hot drinks, these are truly magical evenings.
View the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll Purchase tickets for the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll
Reservations are required. Please make reservations at least two weeks in advance, if available.
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Trolley Rides – Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays, only! Time slots include 6 p.m., 7 p.m., & 8 p.m. Reservations are required.
- Trolley Rides will operate on Thursdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through the duration of Celebration of Lights with the following exceptions:
- No Trolleys will be offered on Sunday, December 8
- We will also offer rides on Wednesday, December 23
- Admission: $15 per seat. A trolley can accomodate up to 30 passengers at a time.
- All trolleys are completely enclosed and heatead with comfortable padded seats and large windows, offering great views of the lights! Trolleys will also be decorated and playing holiday music.
- Please let us know if you have an ADA requirement and proper arrangements will be made to make your ride enjoyable.
- For trolley rides, please park at Alligators Creek Aquatic Center located at 403 Civic Park Dr. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled ride to allow time for loading.
- Snacks and drinks are permitted, but please no popcorn or alcohol. Please keep all beverages in a sealeable container.
- Trolley rides can also be scheduled by calling 636-474-2732.
Register now for a Trolley Ride through Celebration of Lights
Refund policy found in Parks & Rec Guide. No refunds or credits will be given less than 7 days before the start of the reserved ride. A service fee $5 or 10% (whichever is greater) will apply to refunds initiated by the customer.
- Trolley Rides will operate on Thursdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through the duration of Celebration of Lights with the following exceptions:
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Hayrides – Monday through Thursday
Monday through Thursday (except December 9, 10, & 24) at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m.
- Rides are booked in one-hour time slots.
- This is a tractor-pulled wagon that is hay-filled and decorated for the holiday season.
- It can accommodate 20 passengers at a time.
- Cost is $150
- Please let us know if you have an ADA requirement and proper arrangements will be made to make your ride enjoyable.
- Please enter Fort Zumwalt Park from the Plackemeier Drive entrance. Carpooling is highly recommended, as parking is limited.
Riders are encouraged to bring blankets for extra warmth. Book a ride by calling the O'Fallon Parks & Recreation Department at 636-474-2732.
Register now for a hayride tour through Celebration of Lights
Refund policy found in Parks & Rec Guide. No refunds or credits will be given less than 7 days before the start of the reserved ride. A service fee $5 or 10% (whichever is greater) will apply to refunds initiated by the customer.
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City Train Rides – Monday, December 2 and December 16, only
Monday, December 2 and December 16, only! Time slots include 5:45, 6:15, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45 8:15 and 8:45 p.m. Reservations are required. To schedule your ride, call 636-474-2732.
- Admission: $75 per train car, which can accommodate up to five adults and five children
- For train rides, please enter Fort Zumwalt Park from the Plackemeier Drive entrance.
Rides are approximately 20 minutes. Riders are encouraged to bring blankets for extra warmth.
Register now for a City Train tour through Celebration of Lights
Refund policy found in Parks & Rec Guide. No refunds or credits will be given less than 7 days before the start of the reserved ride. A service fee $5 or 10% (whichever is greater) will apply to refunds initiated by the customer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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1000 Jessup Lane, O'Fallon, MO 63366