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Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls
Falls Illumination
Niagara Falls Illumination Experience the dazzling lights on Niagara Falls
Every evening beginning at dusk, Niagara Falls is transformed into an incredible, multi-coloured water and light masterpiece.
Special lights are housed in the Illumination Tower, next to Queen Victoria Place; on the roof of Table Rock Centre, at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls; and deep in the Niagara Gorge, across from the American Falls. Together, these lights work to create a breathtaking view not to be missed. The falls are also lit in custom colours for short durations to mark significant dates in support of charitable causes. Special colour illuminations are provided courtesy of The Niagara Falls Illumination Board.
The New Falls Illumination
How do they light up Niagara Falls? In 2016, almost 20 years since the last major investment in falls lighting, the existing Xenon lights were replaced with new, energy-efficient LED lighting technology. These new lights provide more than twice the previous lighting levels, programmable lighting, and a wider spectrum of colour. The new lights also fill gaps to provide a more consistent lighting effect.
The ‘Illumination of the Falls’ has been financed and operated by The Niagara Falls Illumination Board since 1925.
Falls Illumination Schedule
What time do the lights come on at Niagara Falls?
| January 1 – January 31 | 5 PM – 1 AM | ||||||||
| February 1 – March 11 | 5:30 PM – 1 AM | ||||||||
| March 12 – March 31 | 7:30 PM – 2 AM | ||||||||
| April 1- May 14 | 8:00 PM – 2 AM | ||||||||
| May 15 – July 31 | 8:30 PM – 2 AM | ||||||||
| August 1 - August 15 | 8:00 PM – 2 AM | ||||||||
| August 16 - August 31 | 7:30 PM – 2 AM | ||||||||
| September 1 - 19 | 7:00 PM – 2 AM | ||||||||
| September 20 - 30 | 6:30 PM – 2 AM | ||||||||
| October 1 - 15 | 6:15 PM – 2 AM | ||||||||
| October 16 - October 31 | 6:00 PM – 2 AM | ||||||||
| November 1 - December 31 | 4:30 PM – 2 AM | ||||||||
Niagara Falls Illumination Board 100th Anniversary
For 100 years, Niagara Falls has dazzled visitors with nightly illuminations, transforming into a stunning, multi-colored spectacle. On February 24, 2025, the Niagara Falls Illumination Board celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of lighting up the Falls for global events, causes, holidays, and cultural milestones.
The Niagara Falls are often lit in special colours for many registered charities marking a significant date in support of their cause. Special Colour Illuminations are provided courtesy of The Niagara Falls Illumination Board.
Special Illumination Calendar
| Date | Time | Cause | Colour(s) |
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| July 20 | 10:00 - 10:15 | 215 Anniversary of Independence of Colombia, July 20th | Red, Blue, Yellow |
| July 22 | 10:00 - 10:15 | World Fragile X Day | Teal |
| July 23 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Kickoff of Manchester United Preseason Tour | Red, White, Black |
| July 23 | 10:15 - 10:30 | Egypt's National Day | Red, White, Black |
| July 25 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Light Up for Sarcoma (Part of month long Sarcoma Awareness Month) | Yellow |
| July 25 | 10:15 - 10:30 | World Drowning Prevention Day | Blue |
| July 28 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Celebration of the 204° Independence of Peru | Red, White, Red |
| July 28 | 10:15 - 10:30 | World Hepatitis Day | Red, Yellow, Purple, Green |
| July 30 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Gastroschisis Awareness Day | Green |
| July 30 | 10:15 - 10:30 | 26th Enthronement of HM Mohammed VI, King of the Kingdom of Morocco | Red, Green |
| August 6 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Bolivia 200th Anniversary of Independence | Red, Yellow, Green |
| August 7 | 10:00 - 10:15 | World PVNH Day | Canadian Falls: Yellow, Pink | American Falls: Pink, Yellow |
| August 9 | 10:00 - 10:15 | International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples | Orange |
| August 14 | 10:00 - 10:15 | AARP's Social Security's 90th Anniversary | Red, White, Blue |
| August 15 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Festival of India | Orange, White, Green |
| August 15 | 10:15 - 10:30 | Brother Sister Community Day | Blue, Pink, Blue, Pink |
| August 16 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Restoration Day | Blue, White, Red |
| August 31 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Overdose Awareness Day | Purple |
| September 21 | 10:00 - 10:15 | World Myositis Day | Red, Blue, Yellow, Green |
| September 25 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Opening Ceremonies for the 2025 Ryder Cup | Red, White, Blue |
| September 27 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Buffalo Niagara Conquer Chiari Walk Across America | Purple |
| September 27 | 10:15 - 10:30 | Apraxia Awareness Day | Blue |
| September 30 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes | National Day of Truth and Reconciliation | Orange |
| October 1 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Domestic Violence Awareness Month | Purple |
| October 16 | 10:15 - 10:30 | Purple Thursday | Purple |
| October 25 | 10:00 - 10:15 | World Spina Bifida Day | Teal |
| October 25 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Occipital Neuralgia Awareness Day | Teal |
| November 3 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Light the World in Teal for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month | Teal |
| November 8 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes | National Indigenous Veterans Day | Orange |
| November 11 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes | Remembrance Day | Red |
| November 11 | Bottom of every hour for 15 minutes | Veterans Day | Red, White, Blue |
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