Winter Lights Festival

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Friday, November 17, 2023
All Day Event
Downtown Brampton

Kick off the holiday season with the City of Brampton at its annual Winter Lights Festival, presented by Fieldgate Developments, on November 17 and 18.  


Join the City for a weekend of free, family-friendly activities including stage performances, the annual Tree Lighting ceremony, amusement rides, holiday markets, and more!  Admission is free on Friday with the donation of a new unwrapped toy in support of local Brampton organizations, in partnership with the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s Miracle on Main Street!


Friday, November 17 

Miracle on Main Street 

6 to 10 pm 

Main St. South, Wellington St., Gage Park 

The event will feature winter lights displays, amusement rides, food vendors, and fun giveaways and activations for the whole family. 

In attendance will be wrestling’s living legend Tiger Jeet Singh, former WWE Superstar Tiger Ali Singh!

Market on Main  

6 to 10 pm  

Main St. South  

Shop unique and handcrafted items from local businesses.  

Official Tree Lighting Ceremony 

6:45 PM 

Ken Whillans Square 

Experience the magic of the holiday season Friday night with the official tree lighting ceremony, presented by Alectra. In Ken Whillans Square, residents are invited to experience the 60ft spruce tree come to life with more than 10,000 lights.  

 

Saturday, November 18 

Winter Artist Market hosted by the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) 

11 AM to 5 PM 

Springdale Library  

Shop one-of-a-kind works from Brampton artists and arts organizations. Enjoy live music and free, festive activities for the entire family.  

Brampton Santa Claus Parade, presented by the Rotary Club of Brampton 

5 PM 

Bramalea Road (parade starts at Bramalea Road and Central Park Drive) 

For more information visit https://www.bramptonsantaclausparade.com/ 


The City thanks its generous sponsors, Coke Canada Bottling, Meridian Credit Union, TD and Tim Hortons.

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Friday, November 17

6 PM Start

  • St. Roch Catholic Secondary School Ban
​6:45 PM Official Remarks and Introductions followed by Tree Lighting Countdown by Mayor and Members of Council
  • Point of Order Band
  • WIBI A Cappella
  • Jade’s Hip Hop Academy
  • DJ Musically In Motion

10 PM End

*Times are subject to change*

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Activities

Airbrush Tattoos!

November 17, 2023

Enjoy getting a free airbursh tattoo! 

Amusement Rides

November 17, 2023

Enjoy FREE amusement rides on Wellington Street​

Coke Canada Bottling Canadian Holiday Truck

November 17, 2023

​Enjoy the Coke Canada Bottling Canadian Holiday Truck ​and get your picture taken with Santa! 

Letters to Santa

November 17, 2023

Write and send your letter to Santa!​

Market on Main

November 17, 2023
Presented by the Diplock Lane Community Market, shop unique and handcrafted items from local businesses.
Click here ​for more information 

Petting Zoo and Pony Rides

November 17, 2023

​Enjoy a petting zoo & pony rides in the center of Gage Park

Tree Lighting Countdown!

November 17, 2023

Experience the magic of the holiday season Friday night with the official tree lighting ceremony, presented by Alectra. 

In Ken Whillans Square, residents are invited to experience the 60ft spruce tree come to life with more than 10,000 lights

Winter Light Displays Kickoff

November 17, 2023

Enjoy the first look at the 2023 Winter light displays in Gage Park​

Entertainment

Vendors

Additional Information

Miracle on Main Street
Brampton Santa Claus Parade
Winter Artist Market hosted by the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO)
Road Closures
Brampton Transit
Parking
Green City Initiatives
Photo & Video Disclaimer
Construction Notice

Winter Lights Festival is Proudly Sponsored by

​Contact​

Festival and Events Office
2 Wellington St W, Brampton​
905.874.2000