49th Annual Festival of Lights
10:30 am – 2:30 pm: Celebrate the Festival of Lights in the Rotunda with a holiday activities fair bringing together 18+ student organizations. Enjoy festive stations, crafts, and community spirit. Sweet holiday treats will be served in the Rotunda and BELC. If your club would like to participate, please email Eliza Paradis at eparadis@bryant.edu. 

4:30 – 7:00 pm: Celebrate at Salmo with a Festive Dinner—holiday-inspired dishes, great company, and campus cheer! Dine with friends or a student organization. Seniors and commuters eat for FREE!

7:00 – 8:00 pm: Gather friends and family to celebrate global cultures at the Festival of Lights Ceremony in the Rotunda. Experience traditions that honor light and unity, enjoy performances by Chamber Ensemble, Bryant Singers, and The Bottom Line, then join us for the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree and the menorah. A candlelighting ceremony and procession will be followed by a reception featuring hot chocolate, cookies, and a performance by the Bryant Jazz Ensemble. Faculty and Staff are invited to celebrate the Festival of Lights Ceremony!

Festival of Lights is organized by The Student Alumni Association, keepers of Bryant Traditions, and sponsored by The Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement, Office of Student Activities, and Office of Campus Ministry.