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A list of Christmas events in and around Niagara Falls Region: Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Welland, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham including children’s events, Santa Claus Parades, Christmas lights, carols, theatre, and other holiday events
Contents
- Christmas Lights & Santa Claus Parades
- Christmas Carols & Holiday Concerts
- Page 2: Christmas Theatre & Other Events
I. Christmas Lights & Santa Claus Parades in Niagara Falls Region
1. Winter Festival of Lights
Canada’s foremost illumination festival at its most famous address : Niagara Falls. Capturing the magic of the holiday season, the Winter Festival of Lights features millions of dazzling lights in Queen Victoria Park and throughout Niagara Parks. Details
November 3rd 2018 to January 31, 2019
Queen Victoria Park and throughout Niagara Parks
2. Cascades of Fire International Fireworks Competition
For the first time ever, Niagara Falls will host the Cascades of Fire International Fireworks Competition. Presented over 6 weekend nights in November, Cascades of Fire will feature 18-minute pyrotechnic shows synchronized to music. Details
Niagara Falls Promenade
3. Winter Fireworks Displays
Enjoy spectacular fireworks displays as they explode high over the mighty Falls! Presented by Fallsview Casino Resort. Each show is approximately five minutes in length. Details
Queen Victoria Park, 6075 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls
4. Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade
Parade Route: The Parade will kick off, at 11:00 am sharp, from Victoria Avenue at Armoury Street, and travel north along Victoria to Valley Way, turning right (east) onto Queen Street, and end just past City Hall at Q.
5. Welland Santa Claus Parade
Join in the fun as Welland welcomes Santa. Join Santa once he arrives at Civic Square and help him with the lighting of Welland’s Christmas Tree. Bridge 13 will be lit in red and green on parade night. Visit Santa Claus at Civic Square, while warming up with free hot chocolate and treats. While you’re there, design a spectacular holiday craft.
After the parade, why not stay for a showing of Disney’s Prep & Landing on the big screen at Civic Square.
Parade Route: The 2018 Santa Clause Parade begins at Canadian Tire Financial Services (corner of East Main & Wellington Streets), travels west on East Main St, ending at Civic Square
6. St Catharines Santa Claus Parade
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Santa Claus Parade | 1:00 PM
Post Party at Meridian Square | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Parade Route:
Parade begins on McGuire Street behind the Meridian Centre
Travels along McGuire Street, left on Carlisle Street
Travels along Carlisle Street, left on St. Paul Street
Travels down St. Paul Street to Queen Street
Ends at Queen Street.
7. Fort Erie Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 17, 2018 | 4:00 PM
Pre-Parade Entertainment | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Parade Route: Starting at Jarvis and Klauck Streets, the Parade will travel up Jarvis Street, turning left onto Central Avenue. The Parade continues straight down Central Avenue ending at Catherine Street.
8. Fantasy of Trees
Enjoy a dazzling display of decorated trees and numerous wreaths. Details
Grimsby Museum, 6 Murray St., Grimsby
9. Deck The Falls Walking Tour
Tour stunning venues within the tourist district in Niagara Falls. Each location offers different activities including culinary and gourmet food sampling, holiday beverages, entertainers, desserts and treats, fun photo opportunities, life-size games, live music entertainment, craft workshops, ice sculptures and more! Details
December 7th and December 8th
December 14th & December 15th
Niagara Fallsview Blvd., Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls ON
$46.99 + taxes and fees
10. Port Colborne’s Annual Lighted Santa Claus Parade
Annual Lighted Santa Claus Parade. Children are welcome to visit with Santa at the Guild Hall after the Parade. Details
Parade Route: Beginning from Port Colborne High School and travelling south on Steele Street to Clarence Street where it will move east on Clarence Street to West Street. Making its way south on West Street to Charlotte Street, the parade will then travel west on Charlotte Street to end at the Market Square, in front of City Hall.
11. Grimsby Santa Claus Parade
The Grimsby Santa Claus Parade is one of the longest running events in Grimsby. Each year the parade consists of approximately 90 entries which includes community floats, walking groups, marching bands and various entertainment. Details
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | 5:15 PM
Parade Route: Blessed Trinity to Ontario St. via Livingston Ave and Highway 8
12. Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade
Parade Route: Begin on Nelles St to Wellington to Buron/Prideaux and then onto Queen St. and ends at Platoff St.
13. Pelham Santa Claus Parade
Parade Route: Starting at Bethany Christian Reform Church (1086 Balfour St., Fenwick) heading North on Balfour Street to Canboro Road, West on Canboro Road to Church Street, North on Church Street to Centennial Park (999 Church St., Fenwick).
II. Christmas Carols & Holiday Concerts in Niagara Falls Region
Avanti Chamber Singers
100 years following the end of World War 1, as we look back to Remembrance Day and forward to the holiday season, we recall the moving story of A Christmas Truce, when soldiers along the Western Front laid down their weapons, emerged from the trenches, and joined together in song. Details
103 Ontario St., St. Catharines
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR!
Choir! Choir! Choir! has amassed a dedicated and passionate community of singers and a thriving international fanbase with an impressive 22M views on YouTube and counting. Nobu and Daveed founded the weekly drop in to celebrate music and push the boundaries between practice and performance, artist and audience, offering therapeutic benefits with the ultimate side effect: a powerful community. Details
Christmas Concert
Join us this holiday season and take in performances on the piano, guitar, voice, violin and drums, along with a number of full band performances, highlighting all of your Christmas favourites! Details
UNDER THE MISTLETOE
A NIAGARA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presentation. Our friend Joey DeBenedetto returns to celebrate the holidays with us! And who’s that under the mistletoe with him? – the lovely Christine Cornish Smith, Bombalurina in the recent Broadway revival of Cats. “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”; but the holidays are always warm and festive at the NSO! Details
Sunday, December 9, 2018 | 2:30 PM
Senior (60+): $67
30 and Under: $36
Arts Worker: $23
Student (University or College w/valid ID): $15
Child (15 and under w/valid ID): $14.5
Candlelight Stroll
A guided stroll winding through the historical town, accompanied by local choirs and seasonal entertainment. Details
The Mantini Sisters!
A Festival of Christmas Choral Treasures
By Choralis Camerata, an inspiring, dedicated choir of approximately fifty singers.
Highlights from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Artistic Director: David Braun
Accompanist: Lynne Honsberger
Welland
A Vocális Christmas
Relax to the sweet sounds of an intimate choral Christmas with The Vocális Chamber Choir. Directed by James Burrit, and now in their 17th season this select ensemble from Buffalo, New York will present a program of traditional Christmas a cappella music. Details
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
The entertainment world is filled with extraordinary stories. But few match the beguiling true-life tale of Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Canada’s reigning couple of Celtic music, whose dazzling career achievements underpin an incomparable off-stage life. When two of the planet’s very best fiddle players married in 2002, the proverbial mantelpiece was instantly crammed with JUNO and East Coast Music Awards. Though MacMaster and Leahy followed different trajectories – she a Cape Breton native who could step-dance before she could walk; he the oldest brother of acclaimed family group Leahy – both had assuredly crested the traditional music peak. Details
Festival of Stars
This December, country and pop performers come together for three concerts highlighting more than 40 years of hits. Headlining this year is Irish singing sensation Daniel O’Donnell, with his band and special guest, Mary Duff. Award-winning country pop singer Crystal Gayle revisits classics including ‘Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue.’ . Details
1 IceDogs Way, St Catharines
Winter Dreams
The Holy Cross band and choir performing music for the holiday season with performances by our dance troupe. Details
Elvis Loves Patsy
Elvis Loves Patsy is a magical musical fantasy with genuine insights, all the famous hits, surprising duets, and knee slapping laughter. All wrapped up in a Christmas bow. . Details
Lunch At Allen’s
Lunch At Allen’s is a musical powerhouse comprising four remarkable Canadian talents:
Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas. As individuals, they have written for or sung on over 25,000,000 CDs, penning hits for Josh Groban, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, America, Santana, Cher and Rod Stewart, as well as Murray’s Farmer’s Song, Marc’s Marina Del Rey and Ian’s Painted Ladies, just to name a few. These three artists have come together adding the incredible voice of Cindy Church (Quartette, Great Western Orchestra) to form Lunch At Allen’s. Details
Messiah!
‘Hallelujah!’ Kick off your festive season with Handel’s Messiah in St.Catharines’ own Partridge Hall. Experience Chorus Niagara’s stirring Hallelujah Chorus as heard by over 50 million people on YouTube, and delight in brilliant soloists who thrill with dazzling arias in this holiday choral classic. ! Details
Senior (60+): $43
Under 30: $30
Student (University or College with valid ID): $20
Child (Age 15 & under): $15
High School Student (with valid ID): $5
Elvis: A Christmas Special
This Holiday season, Canada’s Premier Elvis Tribute Artist, Pete Paquette, and his band, the Rockin’ Royals with the sensational Tonettes, return to the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre with “Elvis: A Christmas Special”, with a special guest performer Amberley Beatty.
Don’t miss this unforgettable concert celebrating the King’s Christmas classics and songs of inspiration. Details
A Swingin’ Christmas with Toronto All-Star Big Band
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year Big Band Style with swinging renditions of seasonal as well as all time favorites from the Golden Age of Swing. This vibrant exciting young band revives the spirit, style, and sound of the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s, capturing the warmth, joy, and magic of the holiday season. A genuine time capsule that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Details
Niagara-on-the-Lake
JOHN MCDERMOTT
John McDermott returns to keep the holiday tradition alive with us this December. Enjoy an evening with Canada’s most cherished tenor as he performs seasonal favourites and songs from his illustrious career. McDermott will be joined by Jason Fowler (guitar), Mark Lalama (keys) and Charles James (bass) plus special guests DALA ! Details
University/college: $25 High School: $5
The Songs of Christmas
A holiday tradition! Melissa-Marie Shriner sings ‘The Songs of Christmas’!
Join vocalist Melissa-Marie Shriner for a special musical night filled with Christmas cheer and brimming with all of your favourite holiday music classics, sure to usher in the holiday weekend for you and yours! Details
A Vocális Christmas
Relax to the sweet sounds of an intimate choral Christmas with The Vocális Chamber Choir. Directed by James Burrit, and now in their 17th season this select ensemble from Buffalo, New York will present a program of traditional Christmas a cappella music. Details
Niagara-on-the-Lake
A Celtic Solistice
Join Glissandi and Guy Bannerman for an enchanting evening of haunting melodies, and heart-warming stories. The rich and soulful music of Ireland, Wales and the Scottish Highlands, reflects the magical charm of the holiday season. Details
366 St Paul St, St Catharines
A Celtic Solistice
Join Glissandi and Guy Bannerman for an enchanting evening of haunting melodies, and heart-warming stories. The rich and soulful music of Ireland, Wales and the Scottish Highlands, reflects the magical charm of the holiday season. Details
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