Kingsville’s Fantasy of Lights Festival kicks off Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm with the Santa Claus Parade presented by SK Cornerstone followed by Opening Ceremonies at Lakeside Park.
Join us along the parade route to see all the floats. After the parade, at 7:00 pm, we’ll gather at Lakeside Park for Christmas carols before Mayor Rogers helps Santa flip the switch and transform Lakeside Park into a sea of glittering lights.
“We are incredibly excited to see everyone out at this year’s parade and opening ceremonies,” said Mayor Rogers. “Come out for all the fun, and make sure you stay for hot chocolate and find your family’s favourite light displays.”
The Festival continues through to January 2, 2025 with a variety of holiday events happening through the month of December.
- Kingsville Express Train Rides: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from November 22, 2024 to December 22, 2024, hop on the Kingsville Express train to tour the lights from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
- Paws and Claus: Tuesday, December 3 at Lakeside Park Pavilion from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Bring your pet and camera and take their photo with Santa Claus! There will be pet-friendly vendors onsite.
- Christmas Artisan Market: Come out to the Christmas Artisan Market at Lakeside Park Pavilion on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Support local vendors selling handmade gifts, food, and so much more.
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 14 at the Lakeside Park Pavilion. Join us for a delicious breakfast made by the Fantasy of Lights committee. There are three sessions available. Pre-registration is required – get on the guestlist by filling out this form, spots are limited.
- Crafts with Santa, by the Kingsville Optimist Club: Join the Kingsville Optimist Club on Saturday, December 14 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Lakeside Park Pavilion for Crafts with Santa. This event is entirely free, with no pre-registration required.
- Fantasy of Lights Concert: At the Lakeside Park Pavilion on Saturday, December 21, at 6:00 pm, there will be live musical entertainment, free hot chocolate and goodies, Christmas cards to create, and Kingsville Express train rides.
- Free Skate: Free Skating at Kingsville Arena, hot chocolate, and crafts on Tuesday, December 31 from 4:30 pm to 6:50 pm.
- New Years Fireworks presented by SK Cornerstone: End the year with a bang! Enjoy hot chocolate and crafts at the Kingsville Arena on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Fireworks launch at 7:00 pm for a Happy New Year and closing of Fantasy of Lights events.
See all the details at www.fantasyoflights.ca.