Vaughan celebrates the Festival of Lights!
Residents joined Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council this evening for the City of Vaughan’s second annual Festival of Lights celebration at Vaughan City Hall.
The event featured official remarks from Mayor Del Duca, an interactive DJ and dance entertainment, an illumination, free activities and hot chocolate.
The fun doesn’t end here! Residents and businesses in Vaughan are invited to nominate themselves, a neighbour or a business whose lights shine bright through the Festive Lights program, which 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, 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.
QUOTE
“Festive lights serve as a symbol of hope that spread happiness and joy no matter what holiday you are celebrating. The City of Vaughan’s annual Festival of Lights event was an opportunity for residents to gather with friends and family and experience the spirit of the season. I hope everyone takes this opportunity to light up our incredible city and celebrate our many shared blessings over the coming months.”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
QUICK FACTS
- 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.
- This year, the City of Vaughan hosted its second annual Festival of Lights kick-off celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
- The Festive Lights program takes place from Tuesday, Nov. 12 until Saturday, Feb. 1.
LEARN MORE
- Festive Lights program webpage
