We all have that one friend…That person in our friend group whose apartment is lit up like Joyce Byer’s house in Stranger Things. They’re on a strict diet of Christmas sweets and also have a wardrobe consisting of red, green or “ugly Christmas sweater”.
If you, on the other hand, are struggling to get into the Christmas spirit, don’t fret! We’ve compiled a list of Holiday ceremonies that will have you feeling hella festive and turn you into a Holiday lover overnight. Check out 5 free festive light ceremonies Holiday Lovers Need to See in Toronto below – and don’t forget to invite the friend who’s obsessed with Christmas!
Spectacle of Lights
Toronto’s Waterfront
Nov 1 – Mar 31
Grab some hot cocoa and head out to Toronto’s Waterfront to see the Spectacle of Lights; three exciting installations of impressive LED lights. Featuring a spiral tree at Peter Street Basin, a twinkling motif at the Fire Hall, and an animated canopy at Toronto’s Music Garden, the dazzling displays will be on from dusk until dawn.
Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic
Village of Yorkville Park
Nov 18 – Dec 31
If you’ve left your Christmas shopping to the last minute, why not head over to Bloor-Yorkville and take in Holiday Magic while you shop. The square has been transformed into a bright Holiday wonderland and will stay that way all through December.
Holiday Fair in the Square
Nathan Phillips Square
Dec 1 – 23
Holiday Fair in the Square should not be missed if you’re feeling festive! The market features lots of fun, shopping, food vendors, impressive glitter-y lights and a jaw-dropping Christmas tree that will garner more than a few photo ops.
DeClute Light Up the Beach
Leuty Avenue
Dec 1 – Feb 10
The 10th annual DeClute Light Up the Beach is taking over Leuty Avenue at the Toronto Beaches from now until February. The display features more than 80,000 individual LED bulbs, strung along the boardwalk. It’s quite a sight to see.
Winter at Ontario Place
The West Island
Dec 8 – Mar 18
Throughout the Holidays admission into Ontario will be free making it the perfect destination for a ton of winter activities. Along with skating and bonfires, the festive celebration includes a Winter Light Exhibit open daily from sunset until midnight.
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Would you go to one of these 5 festive light ceremonies?
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