
Niagara Falls Illumination
Throughout the year, Niagara Falls is illuminated for holidays and significant occasions, as determined by the Niagara Falls Illumination Board (NFIB). The falls are also lit in custom colors for short durations to mark significant dates in support of charitable causes. A schedule of upcoming special illuminations is shown below.
Inspired by Nature
As of November 14, 2020, the "Inspired by Nature" display will become part of the regular nightly illumination of the Falls, with the five-minute lighting display playing through three times on the half hour, beginning at 7:30 each evening, with additional shows at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 pm.
The new illumination display will feature color palettes and movements inspired by nature, including the sunrise, aurora borealis, rainbow and sunset. The mighty American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls will come alive every evening with this tribute to the natural beauty all around us.
The New Falls Illumination
In 2016, almost 20 years since the last major investment in falls lighting, the existing Xenon lights were replaced with new, energy-efficient LED lighting technology. These new lights provide more than twice the previous lighting levels, programmable lighting, and a wider spectrum of color. The new lights also fill gaps to provide a more consistent lighting effect.
2023 Falls Illumination Schedule
Dates | On | Off |
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April 11 - July 31 | 8:30 PM | 2:00 AM |
August 1 - 15 | 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
August 16 - 31 | 7:30 PM | 2:00 AM |
September 1 - 19 | 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
September 20 - 30 | 6:30 PM | 2:00 AM |
October 1 - 15 | 6:15 PM | 2:00 AM |
October 16 - 31 | 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
November 5: Fall Back 1 Hour | ||
November 1 - December 31 | 4:30 PM | 2:00 AM |
2023 Special Illumination Dates
Date | Time | Event | Color |
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June 5 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes |
World Environmental Day | Green |
June 19 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes |
Juneteenth Freedom Day | Red, Green, Black |
June 30 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes |
Pride | Rainbow |
July 1 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes |
Canada Day | Red, White |
July 4 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes |
Independence Day | Red, White, Blue |
August 10 | 10:00 - 10:15 | Ecuador Independence Day | Yellow, Blue, Red |
September 30 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes |
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation | Orange |
October 9 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes | Canadian Thanksgiving | Red, White |
November 8 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes |
National Indigenous Veterans Day | Orange |
November 11 | Hourly 6:00 - 11:00 |
Remembrance Day | Red |
November 11 | Hourly 6:15 - 11:15 |
Veterans Day | Red, White, Blue |
November 23 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes |
American Thanksgiving | Red, White, Blue |
How to Submit Special Niagara Falls Lighting Requests
Please visit our Illumination Requests page for more information on how to submit a special Niagara Falls lighting request.Illumination Requests