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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 30 | 10:00 - 10:15 | 27th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco | Green, Red |
| July 30 | 10:15 - 10:30 | Gastroschisis Awareness Day | Green |
| July 31 | 10:00 - 10:15 | MSD World Day | Blue |
| August 2 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Buffalo, NY Promise Walk | Blue, Pink |
| August 6 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Bolivia Anniversary of Independence | Red, Yellow, Green |
| August 7 | 10:00 - 10:15 | World PVNH Disorder Awareness Day (15th edition) | Pink, Yellow |
| August 10 | 10:15 - 10:30 | Ecuador Independence Day | Yellow, Blue, Red |
| August 12 | 10:00 - 10:15 | 2026 Softball Canada Men's and Women's Canadian Slo-Pitch Championships | Red, Yellow, White |
| August 14 | 10:00 - 10:15pm | Health on the Horizon: A Global Health and Wellness Event From TOPS | Orange, Green, Yellow |
| August 15 | 10:00 - 10:15 | The 81st Indonesia Independence Day | Red, White |
| August 15 | 10:15 - 10:30 | India's Independence Day Celebration | Niagara Indians Association |
| August 16 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Restoration Day of the Republic of Dominican Republic | Blue, White, Red |
| August 20 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Light Up Amber for Appendix Cancer Awareness Month | Orange |
| August 22 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Autoinflammatory Awareness Month | Orange |
| August 24 | 10:00 - 10:15 | 34th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day and 134 Years of Ukrainian Heritage in Canada | Blue, Yellow |
| August 29 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan | Blue, White, Green |
| September 1 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Slovak Republic Constitution Day | White, Blue, Red |
| September 4 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | Yellow |
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