Burlington Festival of Lights
Visitors can experience Burlington's waterfront illuminated into a sparkling winter wonderland with more than 60 glowing light displays. Guests can stroll along the glowing park pathways, enjoy photo-worthy holiday backdrops, and view the 25-foot tree. The display can be enjoyed on foot or from your vehicle.
What to Expect
Waterfront winter wonderland featuring more than 60 glowing light displays.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Lions Club of Burlington
Food & Drink
The Parade Day Pop-Up at Lions Club Hall on December 6 offers hot cocoa and food trucks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-light fans
Vibe
Festive and glowing
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free to stroll.
- Hours: Official Tree Lighting: 7 PM on November 27.
- Parking: For the Parade Day Pop-Up, parking is available on site at Lions Club Hall.
- Pets: Pets are invited to come along to stroll, drive and enjoy the festival.
Tips & Advice
- Come on opening night if you can, when the Teen Tour Band plays before the countdown that lights the new 25-foot tree and Santa visits.
- Bring the dog along, since pets are welcome whether you stroll the waterfront displays or drive through them.
- Use the Brightest Lights digital map to visit at least six featured homes, check in at each and get entered in the weekly prize draw.
- On parade day, warm up at the Lions Club Hall Pop-Up, which has washrooms, hot cocoa, crafts, food trucks and on-site parking.
- Dress warmly for an evening stroll along the waterfront, since the displays are outdoors across the park.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening night: the Official Tree Lighting, with the new 25-foot tree, a Teen Tour Band performance and a visit from Santa.
- November 28: Let It Glow, a candlelit evening at St. Luke's Church with a Burlington Symphony Orchestra quartet playing holiday favourites.
- December 3: Sip & Shop girls' night, with a mocktail mixology class and then a guided crawl of downtown boutiques with sips and bites.
- December 6: Parade Day Pop-Up at Lions Club Hall, with hot cocoa, crafts, food trucks, washrooms and a visit from the Grinch.
- November 9 to December 31: Burlington's Brightest Lights home-display map, with a weekly prize draw for visiting six or more homes.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see the lights from my car?
Yes. You can stroll the waterfront displays or drive through them.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Pets are welcome to come along, whether you're walking or driving.
What happens on opening night?
The Official Tree Lighting opens the festival. The Teen Tour Band performs, there's an official welcome, and the countdown lights the new 25-foot tree. Santa also visits.
What is Burlington's Brightest Lights?
It's a digital map of the city's brightest home displays. You can visit them, check in and vote for your favourite. Visit six or more homes to be entered in the weekly prize draw.
How can I get my house on the lights map?
Apply to have your display featured on the interactive map. The winner gets a prize package and the chance to flip the switch at next year's opening.
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