City of O'Fallon - Celebration of Lights
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 15,000 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, 2026. No reservations are needed!
Car: $18, Van: $40, Bus: $65
Monday - Sunday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ticket sales are final and non-transferable.
Please note: Celebration of Lights is closed to vehicles on November 30, December 6, 7, 8, and 14. The entire display is closed on Christmas Day, December 25.
Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll
For three nights only (Dec. 6, 7, & 8), 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.
SPECIALTY RIDES: Reservations are required. Please make reservations at least two weeks in advance, if available.
Trolley Rides
Thursday - Sunday (except December 7) at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM. Reservations are required.
We will also offer rides on Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22.
Admission: 2026 price TBD. A trolley can accommodate up to 30 passengers at a time.
All trolleys are completely enclosed and heated 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 sealable container.
Hay Rides
Monday through Thursday (except December 7, 8, & 24) at 5:45 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:15 PM, and 8:00 PM. Reservations are required.
Admission: $165.00 Hayrides can accommodate 20 passengers at a time.
This is a tractor-pulled wagon that is hay-filled and decorated for the holiday season.
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.
City Train Rides
Monday, November 30 and December 14 only! Time slots include 5:45 PM, 6:15 PM, 6:45 PM, 7:15 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:15 PM, and 8:45 PM. Reservations are required.
Admission: $85 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.
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.