ILLUMINATION OF THE FALLS

Every evening beginning at dusk Niagara Falls are lit up in the colours of the rainbow - don't miss the unmatched beauty of the lights on the Falls at night!

Illumination of the Falls has been Financed and Operated by The Niagara Falls Illumination Board since 1925.

2011 FALLS ILLUMINATION SCHEDULE
* January 1 to January 31, 5:00 p.m. - Midnight
* February 1 to February 28, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
* March 1 to March 12 Mon-Thurs, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
* March 13 to March 31 Mon-Thurs, 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
* April 1 to April 30 Mon-Thurs, 8:30 p. m. - 11:00 p.m.
   (In March & April, Illumination will end at midnight on Fri, Sat & Sun)
* May 1 to August 11, 9:00 p.m. - Midnight
* August 12 to September 30, 8:30 p.m. - Midnight
* October 1 to November 4, 7:00 p.m. - Midnight
* November 5 to December 30, 5:00 p.m.- Midnight
* December 31, 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

NOTE:  Illumination times are approximate and subject to change according to light conditions.

2011 FALLS FIREWORKS SCHEDULE

The Niagara Parks Commission is pleased to announce the return of its popular free Falls Fireworks, a sure sign that summer is on its way.

Fireworks shows will be held at 10 p.m. every Friday, Sunday and Holiday from June 3 to September 4, and at 9 p.m. every Friday from September 9 to October 7.

Holiday fireworks shows will be held at 10 p.m. on Canada Day July 1, Independence Day July 4 & Civic Holiday August 1.

2011 FREE CONCERTS IN THE PARK

The Niagara Parks Free Concert Series takes place at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays in May and June and on holidays. Concerts are held on the Illumination Tower Stage next to Queen Victoria Place, directly across from the Falls. Concert goers will have a prime view of the fireworks displays, making for the perfect family outing.

Summer Concert Lineup

Friday, May 27 - Renegade
Sunday, May 29 - Summerfield
Monday, May 30 - Rich and the Poor Boys
Friday, June 3 - Borderline
Sunday, June 5 - The Athertones
Friday, June 10 - British Invasion
Sunday, June 12 TBA
Friday, June 17 - Borderline
Sunday, June 19 - Portrait
Friday, June 24 TBA
Sunday, June 26 - Summerfield
Friday, July 1 TBA
Sunday, July 3 - Summerfield
Monday, July 4 - The Shift
Friday, July 8 - Lowdown
Sunday, July 10 - The Shift
Friday, July 15 TBA
Sunday, July 17 - Blue Radio
Friday, July 22 - Rich and the Poor Boys
Sunday, July 24 - The Athertones
Friday, July 29 - Portrait
Sunday, July 31 - Renegade
Friday, August 5 - Blue Radio
Sunday, August 7 - The Shift
Monday, August 8 - Flashback
Friday, August 12 - British Invasion
Sunday, August 14 - Lowdown
Friday, August 19 TBA
Sunday, August 21 - The Shift
Friday, August 26 - Flashback
Sunday, August 28 - British Invasion
Friday, September 2 - Mosaik
Sunday, September 4 Borderline