Experience the magic of the holiday season with the much-loved Cavalcade of Lights presented by Desjardins Financial Group. With an opening night inspired by international lantern, fire and light festivals and winter solstice celebrations, Cavalcade of Lights is a free event that transforms City Hall and its surrounds into a dazzling wonderland.
Enjoy the glittering tree, participate in public skating and bask in the glow of thousands of energy-efficient bulbs as they adorn the heart of downtown Toronto. Bring your own skates or rent them on site.
Nathan Phillips Square offers accessible ramps, underground parking, washrooms and dedicated viewing areas near the stage and rink for people who use wheelchairs and mobility aids. Volunteers in white vests are available to assist if needed.
Share the magic with loved ones using #CavalcadeOfLights.
Hosted by Amanda Martinez, Azalea Hart, Bakari Savage and Shannon Burns. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is provided for the main stage program.
5 p.m. Welcome & blessing by Indigenous Elder Jimmy Dick with drumming by Spirit Storm Singers & hoop dancing by Theland Kicknosway
5:35 p.m. Afro-Caribbean music by Zaynab Wilson MoZayic
6:20 p.m. Remarks
6:30 p.m. Circus performances by Zero Gravity Circus & Trash Panda Brass
6:40 p.m. Lighting of the Christmas tree & Nathan Phillips Square
7:40 p.m. Dragon Dance by Northern Legs Southern Fists
8:30 p.m. World music by Moskitto Bar
6 p.m. Dragon Dance by Northern Legs Southern Fists
7 p.m. Trash Panda Brass
Programming presented by Desjardins Financial Group
5 to 6:40 p.m. Public skating
7:15 to 7:40 p.m. Team Trinity Skating Showcase featuring:
7:45 to 10 p.m. Public skating with DJ Dre Ngozi
5 to 9 p.m. Stilt-walking by Hala on Stilts
7 & 8 p.m. Fire performances by NorthFIRE Circus
8:20 p.m. Hoop dancing by Theland Kicknosway
South of Main Stage
An interactive installation produced by Desjardins Financial Group that allows participants to explore the hidden power of their unique voices.
Near City Hall Entrance
This installation invites the diverse communities of Canada to come together and share their stories. In this Year of the Dragon, LunarFest encourages everyone to celebrate new and old traditions in a spirit of co-existence and freedom.
Near the TORONTO Sign
Visit the glowing dragon at Cavalcade of Lights and venture out to Woodside Square Shopping Centre to see its twin. Together, these dragons symbolize the connection between cultures and community spirit with their presence at two iconic locations.
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W.
From 3 to 10 p.m. on November 30:
Parking is available nearby and under the square. Find Green P parking lots available during the event.
Visit TTC.ca to plan your trip.
Plan your trip using GO Transit and learn more about the GO Transit Weekend Passes.
Conveniently located across the street from Nathan Phillips Square, Sheraton Centre Toronto offers a variety of special offers and festive packages. Browse offers.
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the rink at Nathan Phillips Square with a special skating party presented by Desjardins Financial Group.
Enjoy free skate rentals courtesy of the presenting sponsor.
4 to 5 p.m. Public skating with DJ Kourosh Dehghani
5:30 to 5:55 p.m. Team Trinity Skating Showcase featuring:
6 to 6:30 p.m. Meet-and-Greet on ice with Gabrielle Daleman and skaters from TMU Skating Club
6 to 7 p.m. Public skating with DJ Kourosh Dehghani
Take advantage of free skate rentals courtesy of Desjardins Financial Group.
