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 26th, 2026...
Ladysmith Festival of Lights 2025 – Official Highlights Video
Relive the magic of Light Up in Ladysmith. This official “Ladysmith Festival of Lights” highlight video captures the parade, community celebration, and the glow that makes Light Up unforgettable.
Media Partners
Huge thanks to our media partners for capturing and producing the Ladysmith Festival of Lights video and imagery:
Community Sponsors
Light Up is powered by generous local sponsors and donors. If your business would like to support the “Ladysmith Festival of Lights,” please visit our sponsors page or contact us to get involved.
Share the Light
Watch, share, and celebrate with us. Tell a friend, post the video, and help us keep the Ladysmith Festival of Lights shining bright year after year.
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
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:
Enjoy the 2022 Light Up Parade:
"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.
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Eat-Shop-Stay Raffle Winners
Last Chance to Win – Final 50/50 Raffle & Eat • Shop • Stay Raffle
November-December 50/50 Raffle Winner!
Festival Sponsors
