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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

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.

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

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
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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.

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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)
June 2510:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
USA: Red, White, Blue
June 2510:15 - 10:3035th Anniversary of Slovenia's StatehoodWhite, Blue, Red
June 2510:30 - 10:45World Vitiligo DayPurple
June 2610:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
June 2610:15 - 10:30International Scoliosis Awareness Night at Niagara FallsGreen
June 2710:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
June 2710:15 - 10:30Pride ColoursRainbow
June 2710:30 - 10:45Trans ColoursBlue, White, Pink
June 2710:45 - 11:00FBINAA 2026 National Training ConferenceBlue
June 2810:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
June 2910:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
June 2910:15 - 10:30World Scleroderma DayBlue
June 2910:30 - 10:45Light up the World – Scleroderma Awareness MonthTeal
June 30Top of every hour for 15 minutesPrideRainbow
June 3010:15 - 10:30FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
June 3010:30 - 10:45National Blanket Ceremony DayRed, Blue, Red, Blue
June 3010:45 - 11:00AMC Awareness DayBlue
July 1Top of every hour for 15 minutesCanada DayRed, White
July 110:15 - 10:30FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 110:30 - 10:45World Bronchiectasis Day / BE the LightBlue
July 210:00 - 10:15America250Red, White, Blue Light Show
July 210:15 - 10:30FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 310:00 - 10:15America250Red, White, Blue Light Show
July 310:15 - 10:30FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 4Top of every hour for 15 minutes (8pm, 9pm, 11pm only)Independence DayRed, White, Blue
July 410:15 - 10:30FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 510:00 - 10:15America250Red, White, Blue Light Show
July 510:15 - 10:30Independence Day of VenezuelaYellow, Blue, Red
July 510:30 - 10:45FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 610:00 - 10:15America250Red, White, Blue Light Show
July 610:15 - 10:30Canadian Injury Prevention DayGreen
July 610:30 - 10:45FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 710:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 810:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 910:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 910:15 - 10:30WSA International Convention 2026Blue, Red, Green
July 1010:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 1010:15 - 10:30Nikola Tesla Fest 2026 – At the Source of Light | 170th Anniversary of Nikola TeslaRed, Blue, White
July 1010:30 - 10:4553rd Bahamas Independence DayBlue, Yellow
July 1110:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 1110:15 - 10:30National Day of MongoliaRed, Blue, Red
July 1110:30 - 10:45Colours of our flagsBlue, White
July 1210:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 1310:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 1410:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 1410:15 - 10:30Bastille DayBlue, White, Red
July 1510:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 1610:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 1710:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 1810:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 1910:00 - 10:15FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA Light Show
July 2010:00 - 10:15216th Independence of the Republic of ColombiaYellow, Blue, Red
July 2010:15 - 10:30Light Up for InclusionRed
July 2210:00 - 10:15World Fragile X DayTeal
August 2910:00pm - 10:15pmDay of the Republic of UzbekistanBlue, White, Green

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