Let it Glow: A Celebration of Light

Let It Glow – A Celebration of Light is a family-friendly, outdoor festival taking place from November 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026 and featuring dazzling interactive light displays, enchanting entertainment, colourful cultural programming and much more.

The free, self-guided lights festival will feature more than 50 illuminated displays including interactive components at Rennie Park in Port Dalhousie and in Downtown St. Catharines.

Dine, shop and explore amongst the glow of twinkling lights, have your picture taken with a glowing palm tree, a giant snow flake and more.

Don’t miss the opening night event  for Let It Glow, featuring family fun in Port Dalhousie on Saturday, November 29. This very special event includes the chance to meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, Spiderman, Buzz Lightyear, Belle and the Grinch. Ride the historic Lakeside Park Carousel, open exclusively as part of our Let it Glow kick-off event. After the carousel, wander amongst thousands of twinkling lights. Be in tune with the singing light bulbs, have your picture taken with palm trees and snowflakes and more. This, free family-friendly event is open to everyone.