The 2023 schedule for the fireworks and nightly illumination of Niagara Falls.
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!
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THE LIGHTS ON THE FALLS ARE DISPLAYED EVERY NIGHT OF THE YEAR
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Niagara Falls Illumination schedule for 2023
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!
2023 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 19th 2023 until Monday October 9th 2023.
Travel tip: If you view the fireworks from Queen Victoria Park 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 2023
Victoria Day, Monday May 22nd
Memorial Day, Monday May 29th
Canada Day, Saturday July 1st
Independence Day, Tuesday July 4th
Civic Holiday, Monday August 7th
Labor Day, Monday September 4th
New Years Eve, Sunday 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 at Niagara Falls from the Rainbow Bridge