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.

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 1310–10:15 p.m.#LightItUp4HDBlue, Purple
May 1410–10:15 p.m.MEF2C Awareness DayBlue
May 1410:15–10:30 p.m.New York State FFABlue, Yellow
May 1510–10:15 p.m.Haiti FlagBlue, Red
May 1510:15–10:30 p.m.MPS Awareness DayPurple
May 1610–10:15 p.m.Tourettes Awareness MonthTeal
May 1610:15–10:30 p.m.International Celiac Awareness DayGreen
May 1710–10:15 p.m.NF Awareness Day & MonthBlue, Green
May 1710:15–10:30 p.m.Food Allergy Awareness MonthTeal
May 18Top of Every Hour for 15 Minutes (9pm-12am)Victoria DayPurple
May 1810–10:15 p.m.Global Porphyria DayPurple
May 1810:15–10:30 p.m.Paramedic Services WeekOrange
May 1910–10:15 p.m.University of IllinoisOrange, Blue
May 1910:15–10:30 p.m.Haiti FlagBlue, Red
May 2010–10:15 p.m.Canadian Jewish Heritage MonthBlue
May 2010:15–10:30 p.m.VON Week 2026Blue, White
May 2210–10:15 p.m.Brain Cancer Awareness MonthTeal, White, Yellow
May 2310–10:15 p.m.Vasculitis Awareness MonthRed
May 2310:15–10:30 p.m.Lyme Disease Awareness MonthGreen
May 2410–10:15 p.m.Azerbaijani FlagBlue, Red, White, Green
May 3110–10:15 p.m.Tick Borne Disease AwarenessGreen