Niagara Falls Fireworks & Illumination Schedule

At night, see Niagara Falls fireworks make the Falls come alive with a colorful illumination display year-round, and seasonal fireworks.

2024 Niagara Falls Fireworks Schedule

The Niagara Falls fireworks series returns this summer with a five-minute display every night at 10 p.m. from May 17 to October 14, 2024. In addition, there will be special nine-minute displays on July 1 and July 4 at 10 p.m.

Niagara Falls Nightly Illumination Schedule 2024

Every evening beginning at dusk, Niagara Falls is illuminated in an array of colors. Recently, the Niagara Falls Illumination Board launched an ambitious project to replace Xenon lights with new LED technology, increasing both the display’s brightness and energy efficiency. Please note, all illumination times are approximate and subject to change according to light conditions.

ON
OFF
January 1 – 315:00 p.m.1:00 a.m.
February 1 – March 115:30 p.m.1:00 a.m.
March 12 – 317:30 p.m.2:00 a.m.
April 1 – May 148:00 p.m.2:00 a.m.
May 15 – July 318:30 p.m.2:00 a.m.
August 1 – 158:00 p.m.2:00 a.m.
August 16 – 317:30 p.m.2:00 a.m.
September 1 – 197:00 p.m.2:00 a.m.
September 20 – 306:30 p.m.2:00 a.m.
October 1 – 156:15 p.m.2:00 a.m.
October 16 – October 316:00 p.m.2:00 a.m.
November 1 – December 314:30 p.m.2:00 a.m.

Special Niagara Falls Illumination Calendar 2024

The Niagara Falls Illumination Board offers special color illuminations for charitable and not-for-profit organizations only; all requests must be submitted online. Please note, special color illuminations are added frequently; we try our best to ensure this list is the most up-to-date.

DATETIMEEVENTCOLORS
May 310–10:15 p.m.World Press Freedom Day Civic Recognition CampaignBlue, White
May 310:15–10:30 p.m.Vasculitis AwarenessRed
May 49:45–10 p.m.Light the Night for Fallen FirefightersRed
May 410–10:15 p.m.Bladder Cancer Awareness MonthRed, Yellow
May 410:15–10:30 p.m.World Axial Spondylitis DayTeal, Orange
May 510–10:15 p.m.World Pulmonary Hypertension DayPurple
May 510:15–10:30 p.m.National Dutch Heritage DayOrange
May 69:45–10 p.m.Missing and Murdered Indigenous PeoplesRed
May 610–10:15 p.m.National Nurses WeekBlue, White
May 610:15–10:30 p.m.Turquoise TakeoverTurquoise, White
May 710–10:15 p.m.Foster Care Awareness MonthBlue

May 7

10:15–10:30 p.m.Nursing Week 2024Blue
May 89:45–10 p.m.Lung Cancer Action WeekTeal
May 810–10:15 p.m.World Ovarian Cancer DayTeal
May 810:15–10:30 p.m.International Thalassemia DayRed
May 99:45–10 p.m.Public Service Recognition WeekBlue
May 910–10:15 p.m.Celebrating Europe Day Across CanadaBlue, Yellow
May 910:15–10:30 p.m.Children's Mental Health Awareness WeekGreen
May 109:45–10 p.m.Child Care Provider Appreciation DayRed, Yellow, Blue
May 1010–10:15 p.m.World Lupus Awareness DayPurple
May 20Top of Every Hour for 15 MinutesVictoria DayPurple
May 2110:15–10:30 p.m.National Travel & Tourism WeekRed
May 2610–10:15 p.m.Independence Day of GeorgiaRed, White
May 27Top of Every Hour for 15 MinutesMemorial DayRed, White, Blue