Vaughan’s ready to light up the night at tonight’s Festival of Lights kickoff event!

Join us for the City of Vaughan’s third annual Festival of Lights celebration tonight, 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 today, 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, 2026, 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 in their front 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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