Heavenly Father,

As we walk through the twinkling lights of Christmas, let them remind us of the true Light that came into the world - Your Son, Jesus Christ. May these gentle glows guide our steps, dispelling the shadows of doubt and fear, and filling our hearts with the warmth of Your eternal love. Illuminate our path with hope and peace, that we may carry this radiant joy to all we meet.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Daily Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Rosary

30 minutes before Mass

Garden Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 2:30 p.m.

Christmas Festival of Lights Hours: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Grounds close at 10 p.m.

Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Priest Office Hours & Sacrament of Reconciliation

10-11:45 a.m.

A priest is available during office hours for the blessing of items, spiritual direction, and Confession. The office is located next to The Grotto Interpretive Center.

Festival Hours

5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Grounds close at 10 p.m.)

Value Nights Continue Tonight 

Join us nightly as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with music, lights and joy.

Known as the world's largest Christmas Choral Festival, more than 150 choirs will perform over the course of 32 nights in the Chapel of Mary, known for its cathedral-like acoustics. 

There are nightly puppet shows and caroling in the pavilion tent, and don't forget the millions of lights, including our walk-thru Christmas tree!

Tonight through Thursday, take advantage of our value nights. Get your tickets now. There will be limited admission on busy nights, so make sure to get your tickets early.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Friday, Dec. 12

The Grotto Plaza & Chapel of Mary

5:30 a.m.: Aztec Dancers

6 a.m.: Mañanitas

6:30 a.m.: Rosary

7 a.m.: Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe

All are welcome at this special event.

Thank You to our Festival Sponsors