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Christmas Festival of Lights
November 24, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - December 30, 2023 @ 9:30 pm
In Portland, visit the Grotto for a brisk walk through the beautiful light display as you head up towards the Grotto – a beautiful spot filled with religious meaning. Light a candle if so inclined, then head indoors to sit quietly in the chapel to enjoy a choir performance. Every evening offers a new slate of choirs including many area high school and college choirs. Check out their list of scheduled performances here. Become enveloped in the lights as you walk towards the Grotto. Children will love the puppet shows, petting zoo, and caroling.
Find more details about the Grotto here: The Grotto
Located at NE 85th and Sandy Blvd just west of I-205.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate
How to get to the Festival
The entrance to The Grotto is at NE 85th & Sandy Blvd. in Portland, Oregon.
Parking: Parking is free in the main parking lot and on the adjacent streets. Parking attendants will assist you in finding the best spot. Please follow their directions.
Overflow Lot with Free Shuttle: On busy nights, use our overflow lot, which is located at the Parkrose/Sumner Park&Ride on Sandy Blvd. Our free shuttle bus runs every night from this lot.
By Bus: If you plan to take public transit, Bus 12 takes you along NE Sandy Blvd. to The Grotto and Bus 72 takes you along NE 82nd Ave., where you can disembark at NE Sandy Blvd.
From the MAX: Exit at the Parkrose/Sumner Station on the Red Line and take our shuttle bus (located in the bus pull-out on Sandy Blvd.) The shuttle bus runs every night and is free to use.
