Saint Leo University to Host Christmas Celebration on December 3
Open to the public, the holiday event includes a Christmas village, campus lighting, manger blessing, Christmas concert performances, and more
Christmas is coming early to Saint Leo University! The university will kick off the holiday season on Wednesday, December 3, with its annual Christmas Celebration. Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy an evening of beloved Saint Leo traditions, including two Christmas concerts, a Christmas village, the campus lighting, and other family-friendly activities. All events are free and open to the public.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Christmas Concert
4 p.m., Benedictine Sisters of Florida’s Holy Name Monastery
12138 Wichers Road, St. Leo, FL 33574 (across County Road 52 from the university)
Enjoy the first of two Christmas concerts featuring beautiful choral and instrumental performances by the Saint Leo University Music Program.
Christmas Village
5-7 p.m., Saint Leo University Student Activities Building loggias and clock tower courtyard
In partnership with the Town of St. Leo and Orlando Health, the campus will transform into a bustling Christmas village with local vendors, food, family-friendly activities, cheerful decorations, and special guests from the North Pole.
Campus Lighting and Manger Blessing
5:45 p.m., Saint Leo University walkway by the lion statue
Join the Saint Leo community for the annual blessing of the university’s Nativity scene and the official lighting of the campus for the Christmas season – a cherished Saint Leo tradition.
Ugly Sweater Contest
6 p.m., Saint Leo University clock tower
Show off your holiday spirit as judges award medals to the top three ugliest sweaters.
Christmas Carols and Candlelight Walk
6:45 p.m., Meet at the clock tower
Gather by candlelight and stroll to the historic Saint Leo Abbey Church while singing your favorite Christmas carols.
Christmas Concert and Sing-Along
7 p.m., Saint Leo Abbey Church
The evening concludes with a heartwarming concert and sing-along inside the Saint Leo Abbey Church.
CONCERT INFORMATION:
Both Christmas concerts are free, with optional donations accepted online. Concert seating is first come, first served. The 4 p.m. concert at Holy Name Monastery offers a more intimate setting, while the 7 p.m. concert at Saint Leo Abbey Church accommodates larger audiences.
For more information about the concerts, email cynthia.selph@saintleo.edu.
LOCATION AND PARKING:
Saint Leo University is at 33701 County Road 52, St. Leo, FL 33574. Free parking is available in surface lots and in the campus parking garage.
Requests for accommodations can be made by emailing Section504@saintleo.edu. For more information, visit saintleo.edu/accommodations.
For general event details, email heidi.dambrosio02@saintleo.edu.