Get Ready to Light the Way!

It's that time of year again, Incarnate Word family! The University of the Incarnate Word will usher in the holiday season with the 38th Annual Light the Way Holiday Festival from 3-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 on the UIW Broadway campus. This year, the University celebrates a major milestone with H-E-B, as the organization marks its 20th year of generously sponsoring the Light the Way Holiday Festival!

Come enjoy a variety of activities and holiday festivities including live music, food trucks, local vendors at the shoppers' marketplace, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and of course, a million twinkling lights that will illuminate campus. Learn more about what to expect at this year's celebration below!

Map - View the event map

Parking Directions

Limited on-campus parking is available at:

• Founders Hall (4119 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209). Enter via the Broadway entrance at Allensworth.
• Ancira Parking Garage (847 E. Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212). Enter via the US-281 North access road entrance.

Handicap parking will be available on the Broadway campus and can be accessed by using the US-281 North access road entrance.

If you plan to park in the Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills neighborhoods, guests are advised to pay close attention to parking-related signage in the surrounding areas. Parking infractions can be met with fines, tickets and towing. Please refrain from parking your vehicle at surrounding businesses or your vehicle may be towed.

Don't want to worry about parking? Ride share options are highly encouraged! The Founders Hall campus (4119 Broadway) is this year's designated ride share drop off location. Police personnel will be on site to ensure a safe crossing across Hildebrand. Find full information on parking and directions.

Things to Do

There will be a variety of activities for attendees of all ages to enjoy:

• Food Trucks: See full list of food trucks here.
• Shoppers' Lane Marketplace: See full list of vendors here.
• Live music and dance performances: See the full schedule of events here.
• Kids' Corner: Families can take photos with Santa, enjoy trackless train rides, build-a-cardinal and shoot hoops at the NCAA Final Four Fan Jam Truck.
• Alumni Exclusive Area: Register for the alumni exclusive area here.

FAQs

Make sure you're in the loop! Find a full list of Light the Way FAQs here.

Visit the official Light the Way website to find more information about this year's event. Get ready to Light the Way, San Antonio!

Click here to hear more about this year's holiday festivities!