Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
Celebrate the 2024 holiday season with 抖阴pro at Christmas on the Quad.
Santa reads to children as part of a Christmas on the Quad activity on Saturday, Dec.
9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
Christmas on the Quad has quickly become a beloved 抖阴pro tradition, kicking off the holiday season the first Saturday in December. Stroll through campus while sipping hot chocolate, partaking in festive activities, singing along to Christmas songs and more! The evening concludes with a special blessing and tree-lighting ceremony on the Quad.
Event attendance is complimentary, but please register by Thursday, Dec. 5.
2024 Event Schedule
- 4:30 p.m.: Event begins
- 6:30 p.m.: Blessing and tree-lighting ceremony
The fun starts with a holiday movie playing during check-in at Simon Recreation Center. Refreshments will be available for purchase at food trucks, including Go Gyro Go, Homestyle Grill and TreauX's Cajun BBQ, and at a holiday cheer garden or hot chocolate bar. Visit with Santa, take a selfie with the Billiken and don't forget to stop by the craft station, face painters and other family-friendly activities.
Get Your Commemorative Mug
Stay warm with a sweet treat during this year鈥檚 festivities. Get exclusive access to our hot chocolate bar by purchasing a commemorative Christmas on the Quad mug during registration. Each $5 purchase includes your first fill and a $2 gift to SLU鈥檚 Third Century Fund.
- A commemorative mug is required to receive hot chocolate at the event.
- A limited number of mugs is available; be sure to r.
- Orders are limited to six mugs per registration.
- Mugs must be picked up during the event.
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Unclaimed mugs will not be mailed and cannot be refunded.
Frequently Asked Questions
This year's Christmas on the Quad event will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.
by Dec. 5. 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 . 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.
Hosted by the Office of Alumni and Donor Engagement, and Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) and the Office of Parent and Family Programs.