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 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 19:15–9:30 p.m.Buffalo Sabres PlayoffsBlue, Gold
May 110–10:15 p.m.Mental Health Awareness MonthGreen
May 210–10:15 p.m.Light the Night for Fallen FirefightersRed
May 210:30–10:45 p.m.Polish Heritage Month CelebrationWhite, Red
May 211–11:15 p.m.Polonia Day / Polish Flag DayWhite, Red
May 310–10:15 p.m.Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness WeekBlue
May 410–10:15 p.m.Foster Care Awareness MonthBlue
May 510–10:15 p.m.Murdered and Missing Indigenous Persons (MMIP) AwarenessRed
May 510:15–10:30 p.m.National Travel and Tourism WeekRed
May 610–10:15 p.m.Police Officers Memorial Remembrance CeremonyBlue
May 710–10:15 p.m.National Nurses WeekRed
May 810–10:15 p.m.Public Service Recognition WeekBlue
May 1010–10:15 p.m.National Police WeekBlue
May 2410–10:15 p.m.Republic Day of AzerbaijanBlue, Red, White, Green