Shine a Spotlight on Vaughan’s Most Dazzling Holiday Displays

Submit a Festival of Lights program nomination by Feb. 1, 2027

Do you know someone who turns their home into a holiday showstopper? Or what about a local business that goes all out with festive flare? Give their dazzling display the recognition it deserves by nominating them for the City of Vaughan’s Festival of Lights program. Submissions are now open!

Festival of 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 this time of year. 

Starting Thursday, Nov. 12, residents and businesses in Vaughan are invited to nominate themselves, a neighbour or a business whose lights shine bright! 

Complete the online nomination form by Monday, Feb. 1, 2027, 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 Festival of Lights sign at their local community centre to display on their front lawn or in their front window. 

The City introduced the Festival of Lights program in 2023 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. 

For more information, visit the City’s Festival of Lights webpage.

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