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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.

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
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.

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

DateTimeCauseColour(s)
July 1Top of every hour for 15 minutesCanada DayRed, White
July 4Top of every hour for 15 minutesIndependence DayRed, White, Blue
July 510:00 - 10:15Independence Day of VenezuelaYellow, Blue, Red
July 710:00 - 10:15National Injury Prevention DayGreen
July 1010:00 - 10:15World Airway Disorders DayBlue
July 1010:15 - 10:30Nikola Tesla's BirthdayRed, Blue, White
July 1010:30 - 10:4552nd Bahamas IndependenceBlue, Yellow
July 1110:00 - 10:15National Day of MongoliaRed, Blue, Red
July 1210:00 - 10:15Tesla FestRed, Blue, White
July 1410:00 - 10:15Bastille DayBlue, White, Red
July 2010:00 - 10:15215 Anniversary of Independence of Colombia, July 20thRed, Blue, Yellow
July 2210:00 - 10:15World Fragile X DayTeal
July 2310:00 - 10:15Kickoff of Manchester United Preseason TourRed, White, Black
July 2510:00 - 10:15Light Up for Sarcoma (Part of month long Sarcoma Awareness Month)Yellow
July 2510:15 - 10:30World Drowning Prevention DayBlue
July 2810:00 - 10:15Celebration of the 204° Independence of PeruRed, White, Red
July 2810:15 - 10:30World Hepatitis DayRed, Yellow, Purple, Green
July 3010:00 - 10:15Gastroschisis Awareness DayGreen