Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us!

Looking for some festive fun? The City of Vaughan’s second annual Festival of Lights kick-off celebration is here! Join Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) to celebrate. 

The family-friendly event will include official remarks from Mayor Del Duca, an interactive DJ and dance entertainment, an illumination, free activities and hot chocolate!

Festive Lights nominations

Residents and businesses in Vaughan are invited to nominate themselves, a neighbour or a business whose lights shine bright! The City’s Festive Lights program recognizes 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 festivecelebrations@vaughan.ca by Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, and include the property owner’s name, address 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 how you can take part in this season’s Festive Lights program, visit vaughan.ca/festive.

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