Campus community kicks off the holiday season at DePaul

Nov. 17, 2022

From an inaugural Holiday Cookie Stroll to the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, Blue Demons came together this month in celebration of the start of the 2022 holiday season.

Blue Demons sport DePaul Ugly Sweaters during the inaugural Holiday Cookie Stroll. (DePaul University/Kathy Hillegonds)

Blue Demons who traveled around the Loop Campus and filled their "cookie passport" had a chance to win a DePaul Ugly Sweater. (DePaul University/Kathy Hillegonds)

(DePaul University/Kathy Hillegonds)

What's a Holiday Cookie Stroll without a hot chocolate bar? Attendees were able to customize their warm drinks during the inaugural event. (DePaul University/Kathy Hillegonds)

(DePaul University/Kathy Hillegonds)

Students posed for pictures in a giant snowglobe bounce house during the 2022 Ugly Sweater Party. (DePaul University/Tom Vangel)

Students posed for pictures in a giant snowglobe during the 2022 Ugly Sweater Party. (DePaul University/Tom Vangel)

The annual event featured carnival rides, snacks and plenty of holiday cheer. (DePaul University/Tom Vangel)

Veep Gene and President Rob shake hands.

Gene Zdziarski (left), vice president for Student Affairs, helped distribute free DePaul Ugly Sweaters to the first 1,250 attendees, including President Rob Manuel (right). (DePaul University/Tom Vangel)

DePaul Dance and Cheer squad pose with DIBS.

DIBS, Manuel and the DePaul Dance and Cheer team helped bring the holiday spirit to the Quad throughout the event. (DePaul University/Tom Vangel)

As the sun began to set, DIBS, Manuel and Kevin Holechko, president of Student Government Association, flipped the switch to light DePaul's Holiday Tree. The tree will remain lit through the December intersession. (DePaul University/Tom Vangel)

Before the night ended, Manuel snapped a quick selfie with DIBS. (DePaul University/Tom Vangel)