As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Christmas Lights Across Canada has revamped its 2020 program to follow public health guidelines. This year, the program is expanding to reach across the country. Christmas Lights Across Canada is presented by exclusive sponsor Manulife.
From November 30, 2020, to January 7, 2021, Canadians and of course Ottawa residents and visitors will be treated to thousands of magical lights that will illuminate Confederation Boulevard, the country’s ceremonial route in the heart of Canada’s Capital Region.
This year more than ever, all Canadians are encouraged to show off the lights that illuminate their communities! Capital cities, municipalities and towns across Canada will be invited to help light up the country. This year’s program will also be an opportunity to explore Canada’s most beautiful lights online.
In addition, the artistic light installation Entre les rangs will be featured on Parliament Hill from November 30 to January 7. This feast for the senses will have the capital looking festive.
“We are all going through an unprecedented period, and the need to get together with loved ones will be stronger than ever as the holidays approach. Christmas Lights Across Canada is a proud tradition that symbolically unites us across the country,” said The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage. “This year, Canadians are invited to celebrate in a whole new way and show off the lights that illuminate their communities,” said Guilbeault.
Also of note, due to COVID-19 concerns, the lighting ceremony traditionally held on Parliament Hill will be replaced by a nationwide virtual show in December. You can join in no matter where you are. More information will be released soon.
The multimedia projection show will not be presented this year due to public health guidelines.
A proud and unifying tradition since 1985
Christmas Lights Across Canada, now in its 36th year, takes place during the holiday season in Canada’s Capital Region and is a perfect opportunity for all Canadians to get into the holiday spirit. Thousands of multicoloured lights will adorn national museums, embassies and other important sites.
Christmas Lights Across Canada was introduced in 1985 to highlight monuments and sites along Confederation Boulevard in Canada’s Capital Region. Thousands of dazzling holiday lights showcase Parliament Hill, national museums, embassies and other significant sites.
All Canadians can enjoy the Christmas Lights Across Canada as capital cities of each province and territory have their unique way of celebrating during this festive time.
The Christmas Lights Across Canada program symbolically links Canadians and offers a great way for all to get into the holiday spirit!
This year more than ever, all Canadians are encouraged to show off the lights that illuminate their communities! Capital cities, municipalities and towns across Canada will be invited to help light up the country. This year’s program will also be an opportunity to explore Canada’s most beautiful lights online.
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