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.

2026 Niagara Falls Fireworks Schedule

The Niagara Falls fireworks series returns this summer with a five-minute display every night at 10:00 p.m. from May 15 to October 12, 2026. There will be two extended holiday displays on July 1 and 4.

Fireworks can be viewed at Niagara Falls State Park from one of the many viewing areas. All fireworks displays are subject to weather conditions.


2026 4th of July Fireworks in Niagara Falls, NY and Niagara County

Celebrate the 4th of July with special fireworks displays throughout Niagara Falls USA! Click the link below for a full listing of 4th of July fireworks happening in 2026.

Niagara Falls is shown at night, illuminated by red, white, and blue lights.
Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Niagara Falls USA Learn More

2026 Niagara Falls Nightly Illumination Schedule

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. Please note, all illumination times are approximate and subject to change according to light conditions.

DATES
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 2026

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 that special color illuminations are added frequently; we try our best to ensure this list is the most up-to-date.

DATETIMEEVENTCOLORS
May 2910–10:15 p.m.Celebration of Croatian Statehood & Heritage DayRed, White, Blue
May 3010–10:15 p.m.World MS DayOrange
May 3010:15–10:30 p.m.National Defeat Depression CampaignBlue, Yellow
May 3110–10:15 p.m.Tick Borne Disease AwarenessGreen
May 3110:15–10:30 p.m.Cystic Fibrosis Awareness MonthBlue, Teal
June 110–10:15 p.m.Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness WeekPurple
June 110:15–10:30 p.m.Light Up Teal for MGTeal, White
June 210–10:15 p.m.Italian National DayGreen, White, Red
June 310–10:15 p.m.Spinal CSF Leak Awareness WeekPurple
June 5Top of Every Hour for 15 MinutesWorld Environment DayGreen
June 510–10:15 p.m.BGC Club Day IslandGreen
June 510:15–10:30 p.m.Italian Heritage MonthGreen, White, Red
June 510:30–10:45 p.m.Orange for Gun Violence Awareness MonthOrange
June 610–10:15 p.m.Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Awareness CampaignBlue, Green
June 610:15–10:30 p.m.Migraine Awareness MonthPurple
June 610:30–10:45 p.m.Waterfall Folklore Fest Niagara 2026White, Green, Red
June 810–10:15 p.m.World Ocean DayBlue, Teal
June 910–10:15 p.m.Batten Disease Awareness Day

Teal

June 1010–10:15 p.m.Global Fatty Liver Disease Awareness

Green

June 1010:15–10:30 p.m.Family Reunification MonthYellow
June 1110–10:15 p.m.FIFA World Cup 2026To Be Confirmed
June 1110:15–10:30 p.m.Brain Injury Awareness MonthBlue, Green
June 1110:30–10:45 p.m.Lipedema Awareness DayPurple
June 1110:45–11 p.m.International Day of PlayOrange
June 1210–10:15 p.m.FIFA World Cup 2026To Be Confirmed
June 1210:15–10:30 p.m.128th Independence Day of the PhilippinesRed, White, Blue, Yellow
June 1310–10:15 p.m.FIFA World Cup 2026To Be Confirmed
June 1410–10:15 p.m.FIFA World Cup 2026To Be Confirmed