Prepare to be dazzled at Vaughan’s third annual Festival of Lights kickoff event!
The City of Vaughan is excited to light up the night at its third annual Festival of Lights kickoff celebration!
Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) for an evening of fun, which will include plenty of entertainment, activities and refreshments for the whole family!
Festive lights and decorations are a hallmark of the holiday season, and, for many cultures and faiths, they are a meaningful symbol to get the community in the festive spirit at this time of year.
Don’t be shy – submit a nomination!
Starting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, residents and businesses in Vaughan are invited to nominate themselves, a neighbour or a business whose lights shine bright! The City introduced the Festive Lights program to recognize those who go above and beyond to decorate their homes and properties with exceptional pride in their light displays. The program provides an opportunity for residents to celebrate each other’s cultures and Vaughan’s diversity.
Email nominations to cultureevents@vaughan.ca by Sunday, Feb. 1, and include the property owner’s name, address, email and photos of their festive lights. Entries will be scored based on the following criteria:
Design incorporates the use of energy-efficient lights.
Overall esthetic of the property is visually appealing.
Property uses lights and decorations.
Property shows creativity in design.
Property is well maintained.
Those selected will be contacted to pick up a Festive Lights sign at their local community centre to display on their front lawn or window.
For more information on the launch event or to learn how you can take part in this season’s Festive Lights program, visit vaughan.ca/festive.
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“Our city is magical during the holidays, and that’s partly due to the beautiful festive lights that many residents decorate their homes and businesses with. The City of Vaughan’s annual Festive Lights program is an opportunity for the community to come together and share in one another's cultural celebrations of the winter season. I hope you and your loved ones can join us on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Vaughan City Hall to kick off the celebrations and enjoy the festivities. Let’s light up Vaughan and spread cheer and blessings this holiday season!”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
QUICK FACTS
This year, the City of Vaughan is hosting its third annual Festival of Lights kickoff celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall.
The City introduced the Festive Lights program to recognize those who go above and beyond to decorate their homes and properties with exceptional pride in their light displays. The program provides an opportunity for residents to celebrate each other’s cultures and Vaughan’s diversity.
From Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 to Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, residents and businesses in Vaughan are invited to nominate themselves, a neighbour or a business whose lights shine bright.
Festive lights and decorations are a hallmark of the holiday season, and, for many cultures and faiths, they are a meaningful symbol to get the community in the festive spirit at this time of year.
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