- It is a Catholic shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- The Shrine name refers to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. Legend has it that snow fell in the summertime of 1562 A.D..
- It is one of the largest outdoor shrines in America.
- The shrine consists of a restaurant, gift shop, hotel, a grotto, playground, and much more spiritual and recreational activity places.
- In the wintertime, usually from late November to early January, there is a popular holiday lights show that is very popular.
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| One of the shrine's special holiday traditions |
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| Lourdes Grotto |
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| The sign, taken from my truck |
Sides of the cake:
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| Right side of the cake |
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| Back side of the cake |
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| Left side of the cake |
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| Top of the cake, appropriately covered with 'snow'! |
Wikipedia link
Official website
442 S. Demazenod Drive, BELLEVILLE, IL, 62223
Cake artist: April Morrison
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