This view from Prospect Pointe in Niagara Falls State Park shows the American Falls with the Canadian Falls in the distance. Enjoy the nightly illumination of Niagara Falls every night of the year. A recent multi-million dollar upgrade makes them even better!
Niagara Falls Illumination Schedule 2026
January: 5:00PM – 1:00AM
February 1 to March 11: 5:30PM – 1:00AM
March 12 to March 31: 7:30PM – 1:00AM
April, May, June & July: 8:30PM – 2:00AM
August: 8:00PM – 2:00AM
September: 7:00PM – 2:00AM
October: 6:30PM – 2:00AM
November & December: 4:30PM – 2:00AM
FIREWORKS OVER NIAGARA FALLS!
2026 FIREWORKS AT NIAGARA FALLS
Join us for a spectacular free fireworks display. The fireworks are displayed at 10:00pm directly in front of the American Falls over the Niagara River every evening beginning Friday May 15th through Monday October 12th 2026. There will be a fireworks display on Wednesday July 1st at the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls NY beginning at dusk. Tip: If you view the fireworks from Queen Victoria Park in Canada during peak season be sure to position yourself with a clear view overhead before they start. Then watch out for the stampede of people who did not!
Local Holidays 2026
Victoria Day, Monday May 18th
Memorial Day, Monday May 25th
Canada Day, Wednesday July 1st
Independence Day, Saturday July 4th
Civic Holiday, Monday August 3rd
Labor Day, Monday September 7th
New Years Eve, Thursday December 31st
The best place to view the Fireworks over the Falls is from Queen Victoria Park in Canada or Prospect Point Park in the USA.
Day to night timelapse from the Rainbow Bridge
