At night, see Niagara Falls fireworks make the Falls come alive with a colorful illumination display year-round, and seasonal fireworks.
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.
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.
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 – 31 | 5:00 p.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| February 1 – March 11 | 5:30 p.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| March 12 – 31 | 7:30 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| April 1 – May 14 | 8:00 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| May 15 – July 31 | 8:30 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| August 1 – 15 | 8:00 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| August 16 – 31 | 7:30 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| September 1 – 19 | 7:00 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| September 20 – 30 | 6:30 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| October 1 – 15 | 6:15 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| October 16 – October 31 | 6:00 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| November 1 – December 31 | 4:30 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
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.
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | COLORS |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 11 | 10:15–10:30 p.m. | Brain Injury Awareness Month | Blue, Green |
| June 11 | 10:30–10:45 p.m. | Lipedema Awareness Day | Purple |
| June 11 | 10:45–11 p.m. | International Day of Play | Orange |
| June 12 | 9:45–10 p.m. | Celebrating Team Canada's First World Cup Game Played on Canadian Soil | Red, White |
| June 12 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 12 | 10:15–10:30 p.m. | 128th Independence Day of the Philippines | Red, White, Blue, Yellow |
| June 13 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 13 | 10:15–10:30 p.m. | Mountainview LemonAID Day for FACS Niagara | Yellow |
| June 14 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 14 | 10:15–10:30 p.m. | International Cavernous Malformation Awareness Month | Red |
| June 15 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 15 | 10:15–10:30 p.m. | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | Purple |
| June 16 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 17 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 17 | 10:15–10:30 p.m. | CDKL5 Awareness Day | Green |
| June 18 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 18 | 10:15–10:30 p.m. | World Kidney Cancer Day | Green |
| June 19 | Top of Every Hour for 15 Minutes | Juneteenth | Red, Green, Black |
| June 19 | 10:15–10:30 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 19 | 10:30–10:45 p.m. | World Sickle Cell Awareness Day | Red, White |
| June 20 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 20 | 10:15–10:30 p.m. | World Refugee Day | Blue, White, Pink |
| June 20 | 10:30–10:45 p.m. | World FSHD Day | Orange |
| June 21 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 21 | 10:15–10:30 p.m. | National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day | Orange, Red, Yellow |
| June 22 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 23 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 23 | 10:15–10:30 p.m. | Lighting Niagara Falls for Widows | Green, Red, Pink, Blue |
| June 23 | 10:30–10:45 p.m. | XLH Awareness Day | Purple, White |
| June 24 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
| June 25 | 10–10:15 p.m. | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colors of Tournament Host Nation & Participating Countries |
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A list of 4th of July fireworks celebrations happening in 2026.
