Happy holidays, Toronto! Can you believe that time of year is approaching? Yep, before we know it parts of the city will be illuminated in bright displays of lights, decor and holiday cheer. One of the most beloved holiday festivities in the city is the Cavalcade of Lights, and if you’ve been patiently waiting to hear when the tradition is returning, we have the details.

What to expect

According to the City of Toronto, we can get excited for the return of the Cavalcade of Lights on November 30th, 2024 at Nathan Phillips Square in the heart of downtown Toronto.

The festivities will run until January 7th, 2025.

While more details are still ahead, guests can get hyped for the holiday cheer that comes with each year’s Cavalcade of Lights tradition.

According to the city, each year Torontonians can expect, “An unforgettable opening night celebration, complete with live performances and lighting of the city’s official Christmas tree, nightly ice skating and festive light installations for the entire holiday season”.

The first night of the Cavalcade of Lights marks one of the most exciting parts of the festival – the lighting of the city’s official Christmas tree!

The City of Toronto makes the “glittering winter festival” free to attend, making it the ultimate holiday destination to bring friends, family or even a date.

Time to get into the holiday spirit, Toronto!

Cavalcade of Lights Toronto 2024

When: November 30th, 2024 – January 7th, 2025
Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W
Cost: Free

Taylor Lucas

Associate Editor – Taylor is a Toronto-based journalist with a passion for storytelling. Whether chasing a story, writing, or editing, she brings a creative spin to the media world and has a blast doing it. Taylor brings years of journalism experience in sports, local/national news, and entertainment. In her spare time, you can typically find Taylor trying out a new restaurant or cocktail bar, cooking, golfing or binge-watching true crime documentaries.

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