Niagara Falls Fireworks & Illumination Schedule
Enjoy the FREE fabulous fireworks high above the Niagara Falls from Queen Victoria Park just minutes away from the Howard Johnson by Wyndham by the Falls. In addition to the regular firework displays, there are also special occasion and special event displays throughout the year.
See below for details and schedules.
Regular Scheduled Fireworks Displays
MAY 17th – JUNE 9th
Weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays)
JUNE 14th – SEPTEMBER 2nd
Daily shows scheduled every night beginning at 10 pm
SEPTEMBER 6th – OCTOBER 14th
Weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays)
Note: All dates and times are subject to change and dependent upon weather and wind conditions.
Winter Fireworks Displays
Saturday, November 16th – WFOL Opening Ceremonies fireworks at 9 PM
Fridays: November 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27, January 3 & 10
Nightly: Dec. 21 to Dec 30 & Jan. 1 to 5
New Year’s Eve: Tuesday, December 31st at 9 PM & Midnight
January 11 & 12
All performances take place at 9 PM unless otherwise noted. Fireworks schedule is subject to change. As always, fireworks performances are weather permitting and may be cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
Niagara Falls Illumination Schedule
Every evening beginning at dusk, the Niagara Falls is illuminated in the colours of the rainbow. Don’t miss the unmatched beauty of Niagara Falls at night!
| Dates | On | Off |
| January 1 to January 31 | 5:00 pm | 1:00 am |
| February 1 to March 11 | 5:30 pm | 1:00 am |
| March 1 – March 11 | 5:30 pm | 1:00 am |
| March 12 to March 18 | 7:30 pm | 1:00 am |
| March 19 – March 31 | 7:30 pm | 2:00 am |
| April 1 – May 14 | 8:00 pm | 2:00 am |
| May 15 to May 31 | 8:30 pm | 2:00 am |
| June 1 to July 31 | 8:30 pm | 2:00 am |
| August 1 – August 15 | 8:00 pm | 2:00 am |
| August 16 – August 31 | 7:30 pm | 2:00 am |
| September 1- September 19 | 7:00 pm | 2:00 am |
| September 20 to September 30 | 6:30 pm | 2:00 am |
| October 1 to October 15 | 6:15 pm | 2:00 am |
| October 16 to October 31 | 6:00 pm | 2:00 am |
| November 1 – December 31 | 4:30 pm | 2:00 am |
Note: Times are approximate and subject to change according to light conditions. Weather Permitting.
Special Niagara Falls Illumination Schedule Request
The Niagara Falls are often lit in special colours in support of many charities. Download our illumination request form to apply for special lighting for your event.
Note: Special Colour Illuminations are for a fifteen (15) minute duration, with no back to back time slots. When making a request, please ensure a minimum 15-minute gap is left between time slots. A maximum of three (3) time slots x one (1) evening can be accepted. Both Falls are illuminated. Illumination times are approximate and subject to change according to light conditions.
