O'Fallon Municipal Centre 100 North Main Street O'Fallon, MO 63366 Phone: 636-240-2000 Hours: Mon. – Fri.: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Celebration of Lights
Experience holiday magic!
thank you for a wonderful 2022 season! See you in 2023!
O'Fallon's most historic park has come alive with the region's largest holiday light display. Our new LED lights are sparkling like never before! See the display firsthand this fall.
Thank you to all those who visited, volunteered and worked to bring Celebration of Lights to life! We look forward to bringing you another amazing experience in 2023. Please note: Tickets purchased for the 2022 display will NOT be valid for the 2023 display. Information below, including dates, time, and prices are subject to change for 2023.
November 24 – December 30, 2023 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 a ticket now, then redeem it on almost any evening through December 30, 2023. No reservations are needed!
Sunday – Thursday, 6–9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6–10 p.m.
Ticket sales are final and non-transferable.
Please note: Celebration of Lights is closed to vehicles on November 27, December 4 & 5, and December 11. The entire display is closed on Christmas Day, December 25.
Specialty rides
See the lights from a horse-drawn carriage, 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 two 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, tasty snacks and hot drinks, these are truly magical evenings.
Monday through Sunday, except December 5, 6 and 25. Rides must be reserved in advance. Carriage rides are booked in 30 minute time slots to allow time for your carriage ride, loading, unloading, pictures and visiting with the horse.
12-passenger carriage – $165
6-passenger carriage – $85
Children ages 2 and under ride free if seated on a paying adult’s lap.
There will be no carriage rides during the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll on December 5 and 6, or Christmas Day, December 25.
For Carriage Rides, 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. Prices do not include gratuity for your driver. Contact Brookdale Farms at 636-938-1005.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (except December 6) 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.
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.
Monday, November 27 and December 11, 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.
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
We had such a great time! Can I re-use our ticket for another visit or share it with a friend/family member?
No, a ticket may only be used one time. Each visit to Celebration of Lights requires a new ticket purchase.
Can I purchase tickets as a gift?
Absolutely! Tickets will be sent to the email on your account. You can forward them to the reciepient or print them as a gift.
Can I get out of my car to take photos?
No, you are NOT allowed to exit your vehicle—to take photos or otherwise—while driving through.
Where is the light display located?
Celebration of Lights is staged in Fort Zumwalt Park in O'Fallon, Missouri. O'Fallon is a community of more than 90,000 residents that spans two major highways—I-70 and I-64—and is located only 30 minutes west of downtown St. Louis.
Nearby communities include Lake Saint Louis, Wentzville, St. Peters and St. Charles. Make plans to visit us if you're in the St. Louis Metro Area during the holidays!
How do I purchase a ticket? Book a reservation for a specialty ride?
Follow the links found on this page. Or, you may visit the Renaud Center to buy drive-through or Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll tickets in person. All tickets must be bought before visiting the display. In addition, specialty ride reservations must be made well in advance.
Can people ride in the bed of my truck?
No. The road that loops through Fort Zumwalt Park, Jessup Lane, is a City street and it is illegal to ride in the bed of a truck on any City street.
I can’t find my ticket! I know I bought one.
Please thoroughly check your email and spam folder. The ticket will come from the email ofallonrecreation@rectrac.net. The title of the email will be “RecTrac Receipt.” If you believe you lost or deleted your ticket, please call the Renaud Center at 636-474-2732 during business hours.
Can I buy my ticket at the entrance to the display?
No, you must purchase your ticket in advance. You may buy them online or at the Renaud Center. No sales are allowed at the gate.
Where are the restrooms at Celebration of Lights?
Sorry, there are no restrooms available on drive-through nights.
I have an unused ticket from last year. Can I use it at this year’s display?
No, tickets are non-transferable to subsequent years. Make sure to use the ticket the year you purchase it!
How long does it take to drive through?
The length of your visit often depends on the night of the week you choose to visit. On the busiest nights—Fridays and Saturdays—the time spent in line and driving through the display can take 60-90 minutes.
I bought a ticket, but can no longer use it. Can I get a refund?
No, all sales are final. No refunds will be given.
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