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:: Special Events in Niagara Falls ::
   

Niagara Falls with its natural beauty, wineries, cullinary schools, theatres, Casino, Golf Courses, educational institutions and other attractions is a major venue for various events all year round.

The most popular events include Nightly Illumination of the falls, Fireworks display, Shaw Festival, various concerts, marathons and much more. Festival of Lights is a major winter attraction in Niagara Falls.

People Mover bus and other shuttles stop at the Falls and other major venues of events.
   
Nightly Illumination of the Falls

Nights are extremely breathtaking in Niagara Falls with the Illumination of thefalls. In 1860, the falls were first illuminated using Bengal Lights to honour the visit of the Prince for Wales. In 1925 this light show began using twenty four carbon arc lamps producing 1,320,000,000 candlepower.

Nowadays, a total of 21 Xenon lights, each having a brilliance of 250 million candle power are used to illuminate the Falls. 18 of these lights are located at the Illumination Tower, opposite the American Falls.

Nightly Illumination Schedule for 2004
January 1 to January 21 5:00 p.m. - Midnight
January 22 to February 28 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
March 1 to March 31 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
April 1 to April 30 8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
May 1 to August 15 9:00 p.m. - Midnight
August 16 to September 30 8:30 p.m. - Midnight
October 1 to October 31 7:00 p.m. - Midnight
November 1 to November 15 6:30 p.m. - Midnight
November 16 to December 30 5:00 p.m. - Midnight
December 31 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
(Times are subject to change depending upon vaious conditions)
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Fireworks Display
 
Every Friday & Sunday Night, fireworks are set-off over the Niagara Falls. This specacular event thrills the visitors. Special fireworks are also set off on major Canadian and American Holidays, as per the schedule below.
 
Regular Fireworks Schedule for 2004
May 16 - September 26
Every Friday and Sunday at 10:00 pm
Special Display Schedule for 2004*
Monday, May 31/04 (Memorial Day-US) 10:00 pm onwards
Monday, May 24/04 (Victoria Day-Canada) 10:00 pm onwards
Thursday, July 01/04 (Canada Day) 10:00 pm onwards
Sunday, July 04/04 (Independence Day-US)10:00 pm onwards
Monday, Sept 06/04 (Labour Day Canada/U.S.)10:00 pm onwards
(*Fireworks display is longer. Times are subject to change without notice)
   
   
:: Schedule of Events in Niagara Falls ::

Click below for the schedule* of events in Niagara Falls for 2004

       
Events Schedule - Courtesy of City of Niagara Falls & Niagara Falls Visitor and Convention Bureau
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