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

Date: Friday, December 05

Time: 6:00 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, December 05, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Festivities begin at 6:00 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 rising star John Fellner, alongside local musicians. The highlight of the night is the magical moment the park is illuminated with the ceremonial flip of the switch at approximately 6:50 p.m. This year, Mayor Josh Morgan will be joined by John Davidson, founder of Jesse’s Journey to set the park aglow.

⭐️ Over 100,000 lights will illuminate the park, along with an array of festive displays, including Santa and his reindeer, a Christmas train, and a cheerful snow family. Victoria Park transforms into a winter wonderland nightly until January 16.

The holiday magic continues at Covent Garden Market

After the Lighting of the Lights, Londoners are encouraged to join the Covent Garden Market for the annual tree lighting ceremony and kick-off of the Holly Jolly Holiday Market. Starting Friday, December 5, visitors can enjoy local artisans and food vendors, cozy fire pits, live music, and dazzling light displays around the beautiful Christmas tree in Rotary Square. The tree lighting takes place at 7:45 p.m.