Holiday Lights at Bowring Park
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Holiday Lights at Bowring Park
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: Postponed to Saturday, December 13, 2025 due to weather conditions
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Bowring Park Duck Pond
The St. John’s Lions Club will be serving free hot chocolate - don’t forget to bring a reusable mug! The Community Food Sharing Association will also be onsite, collecting non-perishable food items for the food bank.
The holiday lights will remain on display by January 7, 2026.
| Performers |
| 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 are now open through the OZFM website! |
Accessibility
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 before November 28.
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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