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Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls

Falls Illumination

Every evening, Niagara Falls is transformed into an incredible, multi-coloured water and light masterpiece.
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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.

Illumination Schedule

The New Falls Illumination

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.

American Falls illuminated in the winter
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American Falls illuminated at night
Illumination of purple and blue lights on Niagara Falls

Falls Illumination Schedule

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

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 Lighting Request Form

Special Illumination Calendar

DateTimeCauseColour(s)
April 15, 202410:00 - 10:15National Medical Laboratory WeekIndigo Purple
April 15, 202410:15 - 10:30National Tourism WeekGreen
April 17, 202410:00 - 10:15World Hemophilia DayRed
April 17, 202410:15 - 10:30National Work Zone Awareness WeekOrange
April 18, 20248:00 - 8:15Commemorate the Centennial of New York State ParksDark Green, Gold
April 22, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesEarth DayGreen
April 24, 202410:00 - 10:15Denim Day (solidarity with sexual assault survivors and victims)Teal
April 24, 202410:15 - 10:30Human Values Day(Canadian Horseshoe Falls) Red, White (American Falls) Red, White, Blue
April 25, 20249:45 - 10:00Canadian Fertility Awareness WeekGreen
April 25, 202410:00 - 10:15Parental Alienation Awareness DayBlue
April 25, 202410:15 - 10:30Esophageal Cancer Awareness MonthBlue
May 10, 202410:00 - 10:15World Lupus Awareness DayPurple
May 20, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesVictoria DayPurple
May 26, 202410:00 - 10:15Independence Day of GeorgiaRed, White
May 27, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesMemorial DayRed, White, Blue
May 29, 202410:00 - 10:15National Day of the Republic of CroatiaRed, White, Blue
June 2, 202410:00 - 10:30National Day of ItalyGreen, White, Red
June 5, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesWorld Environment DayGreen
June 7, 202410:00 - 10:15National Gun Violence Awareness DayOrange
June 19, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesJuneteenthRed, Green, Black
June 30, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesPrideRainbow
July 1, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesCanada DayRed, White
July 4, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesIndependence DayRed, White, Blue
September 30, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesNational Day of Truth and ReconciliationOrange
November 8, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesNational Indigenous Veterans DayOrange
November 11, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesRemembrance DayRed
November 11, 2024Bottom of every hour for 15 minutesVeterans DayRed, White, Blue

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