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Christmas on the Quad

December 9, 2023

Celebrate the 2023 holiday season at ΘνΓΓΙη's annual Christmas on the Quad.

Stroll through campus while participating in festive activities, visit with Santa and enjoy a special blessing and

Schedule of Events

  • 4:30 p.m. - Christmas on the Quad events begins
  •  6:30 p.m. -  Blessing and tree lighting ceremony

The event will also feature a craft station, face painters and various family-friendly activities. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at food trucks and the Holiday Cheer Garden. 

Event Map

Illustrated map of the northwestern part of ΘνΓΓΙη's campus with icons showing the locations of attractions at Christmas on the quad. Bathrooms are located at DuBurg Hall, the CGC and Bush Student Center. Check in and bounce houses are at Simon Recreation Center. Parking is in Laclede Garage. The tree lighting is on the quad. Food trucks/cheer garden are in front of the clock tower. Crafts are inside Pius Library and fire pits are in front of the building. The bubble bus is in front of Simon Recreation Center. Hot chocolate is in front of Clemens Hall.
 

Key

Outline of bell Bell = Bookstore Outline of candle Candle = Fire pits Outline of a candy cane   Candy = Inflatables Outline of a gingerbread cookie Cookie = Food Trucks
Cheer Garden
Outline of mittens Mitttens =
Face painting		 Outline of mug

Mug = Hot 
Chocolate 

 Outline of snowflake Snowflake = 
Bubble bus		 Outline of snowman Snowman = 
Parking
Outline of star Star = 
Check In		 Outline of stocking

Stocking =
Restrooms

 Outline of Christmas Tree Christmas Tree =
Tree Lighting		 Outline of Wreath

Wreath =
Craft Area

Christmas on the Quad Commemorative Mug

Purchase a $5 Christmas on the Quad-themed mug (12 oz.) for exclusive access to the hot chocolate bar. Your purchase includes a $2 gift to ΘνΓΓΙη's Third Century Fund. Mugs are limited in quantity and limited to six per event registration. 

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Christmas on the Quad?

This year's Christmas on the Quad event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. 

Where will Christmas on the Quad take place?

Various activities will take place throughout ΘνΓΓΙη's North Campus quad. The tree-lighting ceremony will be held on the lawn between Pius XII Memorial Library and DuBourg Hall.

Where can I park?

Parking is available in the Laclede Garage, on the southwest corner of Grand Boulevard. and Laclede Avenue.

Where is check-in?

Check-in will be inside Simon Recreation Center. Enter at the Laclede Avenue entrance and head up to the check-in tables. If you included commemorative mugs as part of your registration, they can be picked up there.

What food trucks will be at the event?

Go Gryo Go, Cheese Shack and Doughboy’s Wood Fired Pizza are scheduled to appear at Christmas on the Quad.

What if I need to cancel my registration?

Please take a moment to read our . 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.