“Way of Lights” Walk at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Illinois on November 13, 2018

Welcome to the annual “Way of Lights” Walk. Experience the tradition – bring your family and friends on this most unique volksmarch in the metro-east Illinois area as you walk among over one million miniature lights illuminating trees, figures, and displays that depict the true Christmas story. The walks starts  at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Snows Visitor Center & Restaurant, 442 South De Mazenod Drive, Belleville, Illinois. The walk is open to the public. Start between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm; finish by 8:30 pm. The fee is $3 for all walkers. The fee for Girl Scouts is $4 which includes a Girl Scout patch.

Sites of Wood River Walk

Workers marking the trail for the walk stopped for a picture.

Madison’s Tea Room and Banquet Center provided a beautiful start location and the walkers enjoyed the breakfast, lunch and desserts they served.

One of many homes decorated for Halloween & the oldest tri level house in Illinois.