GUIDE: 2022 Edmonton Christmas Light up Festivals

Light Up festivals are an incredible way to kick off the holiday season in Edmonton. Edmonton Light Up festivals give you the opportunity to become a part of the magic, from the very start of the season.

2022 Edmonton Holiday Light Up Festivals

All is Bright Winter Festival on 124th Street
November 19, 2022
All is Bright Winter festival is lighting up 124th Street with a kick off to the holiday season in the neighbourhood. The festival will feature the light up of the neighbourhood, live music, street performers, fire dancers, kid area, food trucks, sleigh rides, s’mores around fire pits. To cap off the visit, you can visit Santa’s Cove!
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Strathcona County Celebration of Light
November 19, 2022
Wear your favourite holiday sweater or elf hat and join us at the Celebration of Lights! This family-friendly event is entirely free and aims to entertain the whole family with an LED tree show, holiday music, holiday activities and games, as well as a special appearance from both Santa and the Grinch!
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Light up Festival in Fort Saskatchewan
November 25, 2022
Get ready to light up for the holidays in Fort Saskatchewan. Spend the night enjoying the displays, and listening to a special reading of T’was the Night Before Christmas. While you’re there, you can snack on delicious cookies and hot chocolate, meet roaming characters, and get your photo with Santa Claus! It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season this weekend.
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Snowflake Light up Festival
November 25, 2022
Light up the holidays with a traditional Christmas celebration you won’t want to miss! As we light up the Perron District with the warm glow of Christmas lights, families can take a ride on the polar express, cuddle the animals at the petting zoo, play a little road hockey, and of course meet Santa.
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Devon Christmas in the Park
November 26, 2022
Devon Christmas in the Park marks its return to the Devon Lions Society Campground on Saturday, November 26, 2022! Come celebrate the holiday season with twinkling lights, a kids zone, sleigh rides, a candlelit story walk, maple taffy, Christmas carols and visits with Santa.
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Winter Whyte Light Up Festival
November 26, 2022
The fifth annual holiday light up is coming to McIntyre Park 8331 104 Street, Edmonton to kick off the holiday season near Whyte Ave. Bring the kids for the light up, and family friendly activities starting at 4PM.
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Glow Festival of Lights
December 1, 2022
GLOW is an iconic celebration of Christmas lights, without having to bundle up and head outside. Enter a magical world. A canopy of twinkly lights guide you deep into an enchanted realm. Experience classic fairytales and meet your favourite characters, all with a sprinkling of Christmas with lights, magic, character visits, a market, and special events throughout the festival.
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Downtown Edmonton Light-up Festival
December 3, 2022
Saturday, December 3, 3-8pm for one of Edmonton’s favourite holidays celebrations Holiday Light Up. We’re bringing the festive spirit to visitors of all ages with new art installations, great music, a Christmas market, games, maple taffy and hot bevvies. Make it your festive mission to visit Rice Howard Way and make the most of gathering with friends, shopping, in-store events and more.
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