Vaughan launches its Festival of Lights!
Join us for a kickoff event on Nov. 10 at City Hall
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.
Get ready to be dazzled! The City of Vaughan will host its inaugural Festival of Lights celebration at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) on Friday, Nov. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join in the fun, which will include the unveiling – and first illumination – of a new Vaughan sign at City Hall. The kickoff event will also feature official remarks from Mayor Steven Del Duca, an interactive DJ and free hot chocolate.
Let’s keep the celebrations going!
Starting on Sunday, Nov. 12, residents and businesses in Vaughan are invited to nominate themselves, a neighbour or a business whose lights shine bright! The City is introducing a new Festive Lights program this winter 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.
Nominations can be emailed to festivecelebrations@vaughan.ca by Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024; please include the property owner’s name, address and photos of their festive lights. Entries will be selected 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 the launch event or to learn how you can take part in this season’s Festive Lights program, visit vaughan.ca/festive.
QUOTE
“The City of Vaughan’s first annual Festival of Lights is an opportunity to gather as a community and celebrate our many shared blessings at the start of this holiday season. No matter where you’re from or what you celebrate, festive lights serve as a symbol of hope that spreads happiness and joy among friends, neighbours and loved ones. I hope you and your family are able to join us for the launch on Friday, Nov. 10 to share in the spirit of the season. And if you know someone who goes all out to decorate for the holidays, I encourage you to nominate them to be recognized as part of our Festive Lights program. Let’s take this opportunity to light up our incredible city and bring some holiday cheer!”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
QUICK FACTS
- The City of Vaughan’s inaugural Festival of Lights celebration is on Friday, Nov. 10 at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Events remain a key offering for residents and visitors alike and support the City’s interest to continue to develop opportunities for cultural diversity, community pride and inclusion across Vaughan.
- The Festive Lights program provides residents with an opportunity to celebrate diversity and inclusion in the community and recognize the different cultures that make up Vaughan.
- Council approved the Festival of Lights and the Festive Lights program during the April 25 Council meeting.
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