The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

The festival includes millions of lights along a quarter mile of paved pathways, choir performances in the chapel, outdoor caroling, puppet shows and storytimes. The Grotto Carolers perform every hour at the bottom of the hour in the plaza tent. The average festival visitation times are between 75 and 90 minutes. Visitors wishing to hear a specific concert should arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes in advance of the scheduled concert time. Enter the grounds at Northeast 85th and Sandy Boulevard. Parking is free in the main parking lot and on the adjacent streets. Parking attendants will assist guests in finding spots. On busy nights, use the overflow lot at the Parkrose/Sumner Park&Ride on Sandy Boulevard with free shuttle service.