Niagara Falls Illumination & Fireworks Schedule
From day to night, see Niagara Falls come alive with seasonal fireworks and a colorful illuminations display year-round.
Every evening beginning at dusk, Niagara Falls is illuminated in an array of colors. In 2016, 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. The Niagara Falls Illumination Board offers special color illuminations for charitable and not-for-profit organizations only; all requests must be submitted online.
2017 NIAGARA FALLS ILLUMINATION SCHEDULE
| ON | OFF | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 – 31 | 5:00pm | Midnight |
| February 1 – 28 | 6:30pm | Midnight |
| March 1 – 11 | 7:00pm | Midnight |
| March 12 – 31 | 8:30pm | Midnight |
| April 1 – 30 | 8:00 p.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| May 1 – 14 | 8:15 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| May 15 – 31 | 8:30 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| June 1 – July 22 | 8:45 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| July 23 – 31 | 8:30 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| August 1 – 15 | 8:15 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| August 16 – 31 | 7:45 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| September 1 – 19 | 7:15 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| September 20 – 30 | 6:45 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| October 1 – 15 | 6:30 p.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| October 16 – November 4 | 6:00 p.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| November 5 – December 30 | 4:30 p.m. | Midnight |
| December 31 | 4:30 p.m. | 2:00am |
Note: Illumination times are approximate and subject to change according to light conditions. In recognition of Earth Hour (March 25, 2017), the Falls will remain dark from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
2017 NIAGARA FALLS FIREWORKS SCHEDULE
Enjoy a spectacular display of fireworks over Niagara Falls every Monday through Friday beginning June 12 until September 4, 2017 at 10 p.m. All performances are free and begin at 10 p.m. Fireworks performances are subject to change. Fireworks performances are weather permitting and may be canceled due to poor weather conditions like high winds or rain.
Additional fireworks displays will take place on select U.S. and Canadian holidays including:
- May 19, 21 – 22, 26, 28 – 29
- July 1 – 2 | See full list of 2017 4th of July fireworks here
- September 3