By Staff
Festival of Lights sponsored by Burlington Hydro will be in place on
This holiday season, Burlington is set to dazzle with a lineup of festive events, headlined by the annual Festival of Lights. Starting on November 29, the Festival of Lights will illuminate Spencer Smith Park along Burlington’s scenic waterfront. This cherished event features a variety of themed light displays, transforming the park into a winter wonderland for families and visitors alike through January 8, 2025.
Trees sponsored by local business people and organizations will decorate the lobby and mezzanines spaces at the Performing Arts Centre.
Additional holiday festivities include the Burlington Performing Arts Centre’s 8th Annual Festival of Trees, running from November 20 to December 12. The Centre’s lobby will showcase creatively decorated trees, adding a touch of festive spirit to the downtown area. Burlington’s holiday events also include markets, visits with Santa, and cultural performances, offering a variety of ways to celebrate the season in the heart of the city.
And then the Santa Clause parade on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 2:00 pm.
Burlington Teen Tour Band colour party kept the flags flying as they escorted Santa and his sleight through the streets of the city in 2019.
For almost 19 years l have watched the setting-up and removal of all these wonderful displays in Spencer Smith park. This is a shout-out to all the dedicated people doing this job for the delight of all. Thanks for showing up rain, snow or shine. Santa is watching.
We love our teen tour band decorations and the other decorations as much as our grand kids. Please, please, please however preserve the sanctity of Veteran Square keep jolly clowns, flying reindeer etc for those who love them at Spencer Smith. We have our decorated Christmas Tree in Civic Square that’s enough for those like us who can’t wait to revisit the decorations.