Light the Way Festival Frequently Asked Questions
Use our frequently asked questions section to learn about general event information, student and employee information and self-guided campus tours.
General Event Information
Do
- Bring your family and friends to Light the Way
- Wash hands and mask up to your comfort level
- Enjoy UIW grounds and public spaces
- Bring funds for food trucks and shopping. Vendors and food trucks accept major credit cards.
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Wear outwear according to the weather forecast
- Bring a camera and take pictures, and use hashtag #LightTheWay and tag @uiwcardinals
Do not
- Bring large bags or purses
- Bring a scooter unless it is an ADA scooter
- Bring your pets (service animals are permitted)
- Ignore any symptoms of illness. Please stay home if you feel sick and we will see you on our Livestream.
- Walk past barricades
- Enter unauthorized UIW buildings
- Climb the trees, landscaping or architecture
- Smoke or vape on campus
- Act in a manner contrary to the spirit and mission of the University of the Incarnate Word
Yes, this event is free and open to the public! All are welcome to join us in kicking off the Christmas season.
Event parking is available on a first come basis in the Ancira and Founders Hall Parking Garages. Spaces are limited and ride sharing is encouraged, with the drop off point being the Founders Hall complex please.
Yes, portable restrooms will be between the AT&T Science Center Building and Elizabeth Huth Coates Theatre Building and adjacent to the Administration Building. A complimentary changing tent for babies, toddlers and nursing station will be located adjacent to the Administration Building.
Yes, food trucks with delicious food options will be on site.
Coolers will not be permitted as we have delicious food and drink offerings at the festival.
Alumni activation and activities will be located on Dubuis Lawn. Alumni section of the event is the only area where alcohol will be served and permitted. Guests are not allowed to bring outside food, drinks or alcohol onto campus grounds.
Pets are not allowed on the grounds during Light the Way. However, service animals are permitted.
Campus buildings that are not part of the Light the Way Holiday Festival will not be accessible to guests. Please refrain from entering campus buildings without permission. The Student Engagement Center is the only location open for sales in the UIW Bookstore, Starbucks and Luciano Express Pizzeria.
Check back for more information.