Location: Victoria Park - 580 Clarence St, London, ON N6A 3N1

Date: Friday, November 29

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Cost: Free to attend

Overview: The City of London invites residents to kick off the holiday season with the annual Lighting of the Lights at Victoria Park on Friday, November 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with a complimentary 360° photo booth, providing a perfect opportunity for friends and family to capture festive selfies against the beautiful backdrop of Victoria Park.

Food lovers can indulge in a variety of delicious offerings from a selection of food trucks, including Donut Diva, New Leaf Planet Based Food, and Grill 'Em, ensuring there’s something tasty for everyone.

The evening will kick off with live music at 6:10 p.m., featuring The Rockin’ Reindeer, led by Nathan Nykor of Juice Joint, alongside local music artists. The highlight of the night will be the illumination of Victoria Park, marked by the ceremonial flip of the switch by London Olympian Damian Warner, joined by young swimmers from the London Aquatic Club, in celebration of London’s rising talent.

⭐️ The lights will be turned on at approximately 6:55 p.m. Friday evening, and Victoria Park will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland featuring over 75,000 lights that will illuminate the park nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. until January 13. Visitors can also enjoy an array of festive displays, including Santa and his reindeer, a Christmas train, and a cheerful snow family. Children can also visit Santa's Mailbox to send their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.