Seasonal & Holidays

USJ Invites Community To Holiday Celebration Sunday

The University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford is hosting its annual 'Festival of Christmas Lights Celebration' for the public on Dec. 3.

The local community is invited to a special holiday celebration on the University of Saint Joseph campus in West Hartford on Sunday, Dec. 3.
The local community is invited to a special holiday celebration on the University of Saint Joseph campus in West Hartford on Sunday, Dec. 3. (University of Saint Joseph)

University of Saint Joseph

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The public is asked to enjoy the University of Saint Joseph's "Festival of Lights Christmas Celebration" at its West Hartford campus Sunday.

It will take place at 4 p.m. at the Connor Chapel of Our Lady, 1678 Asylum Ave., West Hartford.

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The festive celebration will include dancers, Christmas carols, scripture and candles. Special guest star FaLiSad of "Chime In! Music with a Mission" will be playing handbells.

Meanwhile, a Christmas Meal Toy Drive will take place after the celebration in McGovern Dining Hall.

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The fee is one new, unwrapped toy and $1 per person. Toys will be donated to Hands on Hartford Toy Shoppe.

For more information, email lcolon@usj.edu.

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