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, 2026
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Location: Bowring Park Duck Pond

In the event of adverse weather, the celebration will take place on Saturday, December 5. The holiday lights will remain on display nightly until Thursday, January 7, 2027.

Event Highlights

• Live Entertainment: Enjoy performances by Cassandra Ingram and Rev Dave Trio.
• Free Hot Chocolate: Thanks to the St. John’s Lions Club, attendees can enjoy free hot chocolate. Remember to bring a reusable mug!
• Flip the Switch Contest: The City, in partnership with NTV and OZFM, is inviting the public to nominate a deserving individual to turn on the holiday lights. Nominations will open soon. Stay tuned for details!
• Food Bank Donations: The Community Food Sharing Association will be onsite collecting non-perishable food items and monetary donations for the food bank.

For more information, visit StJohns.ca/HolidayLights. For general inquiries related to the event, please contact Access by dialing 311, 754-CITY (2489) or email access@stjohns.ca.

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.

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 accessibility accommodations please call 709-576-4450 or email inclusion@stjohns.ca.