La Salette Festival of Lights in Attleboro returning this year with more lights than ever, more days open

La Salette will continue their popular Festival of Lights tradition this year returning with more lights than ever.

The National Shrine of La Salette Festival of Lights will begin on November 22nd and will run until January 4th, 2026, past the typical New Years Day closure.

The annual event is a beautiful religious light display that will feature more than 1,000,000 lights covering over 10 acres of land. The lights are generally lit from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. even when closed on Christmas.

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

Among the other attractions, you can bring your family and friends to meet Santa and take memorable photos every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Welcome Center. They will also have the carousel, hayride, and ride to Bethlehem Friday through Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette issued the following statement.

 “Though the world is filled with beauty, we also carry the weight of uncertainty, division, and weariness. And yet, Christmas arrives, quietly and powerfully, with St. Paul’s invitation: “Rejoice in hope” (Rom 12:12). This hope isn’t rooted in our circumstances, but in God’s promise made flesh in Christ, our hope, light and peace.

“The image on our cover says it all: people from different cultures joyfully gathered around the Christ Child. It reflects both the mystery of Bethlehem and the spirit of our Shrine. Each year, it welcomes pilgrims from around the world, all drawn by the same light, the same hope. Moreover, our growing multi-ethnic communities (Spanish, Portuguese, Filipino, Haitian, Franco-Canadian, Italian, Vietnamese, Cape Verdean, and Afro-American) make the Shrine a prophetic living sign of Christ’s message for all: unity, peace, and joy.

“As you walk through the lights, may you encounter more than beauty: may you find Christ’s hope shining for you and for the world.”

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 p.m. to miss the traffic.

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