Holiday Lights
Ring in the holiday season with our annual celebration, Holiday Lights at Bowring Park! Presented in partnership with NTV and OZFM, enjoy local entertainment, free hot chocolate, and the official lighting of the park!
Date: Saturday, November 28
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Location: Bowring Park Duck Pond
In case of adverse weather, the event will proceed on Saturday, December 5.
The holiday lights will remain on display nightly until Thursday, January 7, 2027.
Free Hot Chocolate
The St. John’s Lions Club will be serving free hot chocolate - don’t forget to bring a reusable mug!
Flip the Switch Contest
We need someone to flip the switch and turn on the holiday lights! We are asking the public to nominate a deserving individual. Nominations will open soon!
Food Bank Donations
The Community Food Sharing Association will be onsite collecting non-perishable food items for the food bank.
Accessibility Features
This event includes an accessible viewing area near the Duck Pond parking lot. Accessible parking is in the parking lot near the Duck Pond, with additional spaces on Waterford Bridge Road near the Bowring Park Lodge.
The duck pond trail is approximately 500 meters of concrete sidewalk and packed gravel with uneven terrain in places. All-terrain wheelchairs may be borrowed on a first come, first serve basis and must be reserved in advance. Call 709-576-6972 or email inclusion@stjohns.ca.
A limited number of noise reducing headphones will be available to borrow at the Bowring Park Lodge, near the duck pond. A photo-ID is required.
American Sign Language (English) interpretation area will be located on the south side of the duck pond, across from the stage.
The City of St. John's strives to create accessible and inclusive programs and services where possible. To request accommodations, learn more or provide feedback or suggestions, please call 709-576-4450 or email inclusion@stjohns.ca.
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