ST. LEO – Saint Leo University is kicking off the holiday season Dec. 3 with its annual Christmas Celebration.
The community is 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.
Christmas Concert
4 p.m., Benedictine Sisters of Florida’s Holy Name Monastery, 12138 Wichers Road
Enjoy the first of two Christmas concerts featuring choral and instrumental performances by the Saint Leo University Music Program.
Christmas Village
5 to 7 p.m., 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 Christmas village with local vendors, food, family-friendly activities, decorations and special guests from the North Pole.
Campus Lighting and Manger Blessing
5:45 p.m., 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.
Ugly Sweater Contest
6 p.m., 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 concert and sing-along.
Both Christmas concerts are free. Optional donations will be 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.
Saint Leo University is at 33701 County Road 52. Free parking is available in surface lots and in the campus parking garage.
Email for more information about the concerts or for accommodation requests.
