Looking for the fireworks & illumination schedule before you book? Holiday Inn by the Falls keeps you close to the glow, so you can end every evening with a burst of colour over the water.
2025 Fireworks Series
FIREWORKS OVER THE FALLS
Fireworks Over Niagara Falls – Winter Festival of Lights ✨
The skies are about to sparkle again! Each winter, Niagara Falls lights up with spectacular fireworks shows as part of the Winter Festival of Lights.
Winter Schedule:
❄️ Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM — November 15 to December 20
❄️ Nightly at 8 PM — December 25 to January 4, 2026
🎆 New Year’s Eve — Two shows at 8 PM & 12 AM (each about 9 minutes)
Bundle up, look up, and take in one of Niagara’s most dazzling winter traditions just steps from your stay at Holiday Inn by the Falls.
Illumination Schedule
Time: Begins at dusk, runs until midnight most evenings
Colours: A rolling rainbow palette with special-event themes throughout the year
Tip: Arrive 15 minutes before sunset for the best transition from daylight to full glow.
Planning Pointers
- Check the weather. High winds or heavy rain can delay or cancel the show.
- Arrive early. Prime viewing spots fill fast on weekends and holidays.
- Leave the car parked. Guests at Holiday Inn by the Falls walk to the brink in three minutes—no traffic headaches after the finale.
Why Stay With Us?
- Balcony rooms just upslope from the launch site
- Free on-site parking and high-speed Wi-Fi
- Coco’s Steakhouse & Terrace Grill open late for post-show snacks
Quick Schedule Links
- Official Fireworks Updates: niagaraparks.com/fireworks
- Illumination Themes: niagaraparks.com/illumination
Book your room now, sync your visit with the fireworks & illumination schedule, and let Niagara’s night sky put the perfect exclamation point on every day.
