La Salette continuing their Festival of Lights tradition, with precautions

La Salette will continue their Festival of Lights tradition this year with a few precautions for public safety.

The National Shrine of La Salette Festival of Lights will begin on November 25, 2021 and will run until January 2, 2022.

The Annual Festival of Lights is a beautiful religious light display with more than 400,000 lights covering over 10 acres of land. The lights are generally lit from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Seeing the display is free of charge, but donations are appreciated.

Shrine Director Father Flavio Gillio issued the following statement.

“In the past two years, we have lived through unprecedented times. We’ve witnessed natural disasters, civil and political divisions, and mourned those whom we lost during the pandemic. Despite all of these challenges, however, our 2021 Christmas Festival reminds us that God still springs forth hope in the form of His Son, Jesus Christ. Come, celebrate with us, and allow your hearts to be touched by His LOVE which springs forth joy, unity, and hope. We look forward to seeing you here!”

La Salette Shrine has issued the following rules when attending the light festival.

-While on the property, all guests are required to wear a facial mask covering both their nose and mouth while indoors.
-While indoors, please be mindful of social distancing.
-All buildings open to the public will close promptly at 9:00pm. If you are planning on visiting the Religious Article Store, please plan accordingly.

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The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette is located at 947 Park St. Attleboro, MA

DIRECTIONS

FROM 95 (N & S): Take Exit 3 (Rte 123 E) through 5 lights to the center of Attleboro (follow sign saying 123 East—118 South—Norton—Brockton).

This is Park St. Follow Park St. under the bridge staying in the right lane. At lights, follow 118 South (toward Rehoboth) for 1.5 miles driving by Bliss Bros. Restaurant and Hope Gardens on your right; watch for shrine entrance on right.

FROM 295: At the northern end of the road, take 95 South to Exit 3 (Rte. 123 E) and follow the above directions for 95.

FROM 495: Take Exit 10 (Rte. 123 W); turn towards Norton/Attleboro; follow Rte. 123 W approx. 5 miles to a set of lights with a Honey Dew Donuts on the left; turn left at the lights onto Forest St.; follow Forest St. until it ends at Park St. (Rte. 118 S); turn left onto Park Street (one way); drive 1.5 miles passing Bliss Bros. Restaurant and Hope Gardens; watch for shrine entrance on right.

Afraid of hitting a ton of traffic?
Try this alternate route, also known as the Bus Route

1. Exit 3A off of Rt 95 to Rt 123 East

2. Follow RT 123 EAST through 2 sets of lights.

3. At 3RD SET OF LIGHTS GO STRAIGHT across the intersection to THATCHER ST.

4. (Rt 123 goes to the left. Do not follow Rt 123 at that point or you will hit the traffic! Stay straight and cross over intersection to Thatcher St.)

5. FOLLOW THATCHER ST to its end (stay to the right when going over the R/R bridge)

6. TAKE RIGHT onto SOUTH MAIN ST. (Rt. 152)

7. Go approximately .01 miles

8. AT LIGHT TAKE LEFT onto LOUCUST ST

9. FOLLOW LOCUST ST to its end.

10. TAKE LEFT onto OAK HILL AVE.

11. Stay on Oak Hill Ave 1.3 miles

12. At the INTERSECTION OF BRIGGS CORNER, TAKE LEFT onto RT. 118 (Park St.)

According to the Shrine, traffic can get very heavy on weekends, especially Saturday night. If you can plan your trip for a weekday, you will find easy entrance. If you do wish to come on the weekend, it is advised you get there before 4:30 PM to miss the traffic.

Any questions? Contact National Shrine of Our Lady La Salette at 508-222-5410

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