Welcome to Ladysmith, BC!

The Festival of Lights is a night to remember!

From the last Thursday in November until the second Sunday in January, Ladysmith is ignited with the life of thousands of twinkling Christmas lights.

Drive or walk down First Avenue (you may also be able to shop) and take it all in to fill your cup with Christmas spirit.

Light Up Parade – November 27th, 2025...

Photos by April Johston

Celebrate Ladysmith Festival of Lights 2025

Welcome to Ladysmith, BC! The Ladysmith Festival of Lights 2025 is a night to remember. From the last Thursday in November until mid-January, thousands of twinkling Christmas lights transform our town into a magical holiday wonderland.

Drive or walk down First Avenue and soak in the festive spirit. You may even find local shops open late for holiday shopping!

Light Up Night – November 27, 2025

Join us for the spectacular Light Up Parade and evening festivities. Enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, and the breathtaking Drone Show presented by Ladysmith & District Credit Union.

NEW This Year: 50/50 Raffle

Don’t miss your chance to win big while supporting the Festival of Lights! Enter the 50/50 Draw today and help keep this tradition alive. Know Your Limit. Play Within It. Problem Gambling Help Line: 1-888-795-6111.

2024 video taken by The Sky Above Creative Agency

2024 Festival of light Kinsmen Parade and NZR LED Robots

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Support the Magic

As a non-profit organization run almost entirely by passionate volunteers, we rely on your generosity to bring this magical experience to life. Your donations help cover essential costs like entertainment, traffic control, light replacements, decorations, and more. Every contribution ensures Ladysmith shines bright for visitors near and far!

Enjoy the lights by drone:

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Enjoy the 2022 Light Up Parade:

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"Just wanted to say that I’ve been flooded with positive comments for the Light Up event, the new lights and the new look of the Chuck Perrin tree. I don’t remember a kick off like that EVER. Was so great and our family felt so fortunate to be able to be in the crowd and just enjoy the energy and ‘all the feels’. Seeing the volunteers out the next morning tuning everything up is such a testament to your group and Ladysmith as a community. You should all be very proud."

All the very best,
Aaron Stone, Mayor of Ladysmith

Donations are Appreciated!

We invite you to be part of this wonderful event! Consider donating or buying some merchandise. If you can spare a few dollars via our GoFundMe page, it is truly appreciated.

Latest News

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Lost and Found Light-up 2025
Ladysmith Festival of Lights Lost & Found Here’s the official Ladysmith Festival of Lights Lost & Found list from Light Up Night on November 27. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this amazing event! If you lost or found any items, please email us at info@ladysmithfol.com so we can help reunite them with…
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Canucks Game Day Getaway: Ladysmith’s Light Up Night Raffle
Congratulations Amber! We’re excited to announce that Amber is the winner of our Canucks Game Day Getaway: Ladysmith’s Light Up Night Special Raffle! 4 tickets to the Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild game 4 return tickets from Hullo Ferries This amazing prize was made possible thanks to our generous sponsors: Hullo Ferries West Coast Factory…
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Thank You CHEK News!
Ladysmith Festival of Lights CHEK News Commercial The Ladysmith Festival of Lights CHEK News commercial is here! We’re proud to partner with CHEK News as an official sponsor of Light Up Night. Watch the CHEK News Commercial Why CHEK News Sponsorship Matters CHEK News helps us share the magic of Light Up Night with thousands…