Kitchener 
Events Description
Over 120 colourful and fun displays with over 100,000 light bulbs light up Waterloo Park from Opening Night through all of December until midnight on New Year’s Day.
Enjoy the sparkle of the lights and the excitement of the holiday season in Waterloo Park.
Who is it for?
All ages
Free; Donations are accepted on-site. Look for the Donation boxes and simply “tap” to support.
WHEN & WHERE
Date: November 25, 2023 – January 1, 2024
Lights are on 5:00pm to 10:30pm every evening
See the lights Monday – Thursday after 8pm to avoid crowds.
Venue & Address
Waterloo Park, 50 Young St W, Waterloo
Parking lots:
| Area | # of Spaces | Location |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | 1000 | University Lots ‘A’ and ‘C’ (enter off Seagram Drive just south of University) |
| P2 | 220 | Seagram Lot Sections D, E, F (on Seagram Drive beside LRT stop) |
| P3 | 40 | Park Inn lot, off Young St. CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION |
| P4 | 24 | Central St. Lot (in Waterloo Park, beside the tennis courts) |
| P5 | 60 | Museum Lot (by Train Station corner of Erb and Father David Bauer) |
| P6 | 97 | Dupont St. Lot (corner of Caroline beside the Library) |
| P7 | 18 | Library Lot (corner of Dupont and Caroline beside the library) |
| P8 | 16 | Alexandra Parking Lot (corner of Caroline) |
| P9 | 108 | Caroline Lot North (corner of Alexandra) |
| P10 | 96 | Caroline Lot South (corner of Alexandra) |
| P11 | 60 | Bauer Lot (gravel lot on Father David Bauer across from Recreation Complex) |
| P12 | 31 | Westmount Rd. Entrance to Waterloo Park (road side parking) |
| P13 | 60 | Westmount Rd. Entrance to Waterloo Park (Diamonds Lot) |
| P14 | 65 | Perimeter Institute (off Caroline) |
| FREE PARKING 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm | ||
| P15 | 244 | Waterloo Town Square, South Lot (behind LCBO) |
| P16 | 190 | Waterloo Town Square, North Lot (in front of Valu Mart) |
| FREE STREET PARKING – 3 HOUR MAXIMUM | ||
| Street | Varies | Young St., Spring St., Central St., Dorset St., Fountain St., Willis Way, Father David Bauer Dr. (South Side), Father David Bauer Dr. (North Side) |
ION Stop: Laurier / Waterloo Park
Schedules can be found here: FULL (PDF) | CONDENSED (PDF)
Via Bus
From Uptown Waterloo: Routes 5, 7 and 16, getting off at Uptown Waterloo or Willis Way Station (400 metres from the south park entrance)
From University Avenue: Routes 8, 9, 12, 13, 19 and 29, getting off at the Seagram Dr./University of Waterloo stop if on University Ave., or the Seagram Dr./South Campus Hall stop if on the University of Waterloo Ring Road (400 meters from the north park entrance off Seagram Drive).
Many other routes are possible with connections at the region’s ION stations and bus terminals:
GRT System Map (PDF) | GRT Route Planner | Google Maps
Cycling & Walking
The park is also accessible by bicycle and foot via the Laurel Trail, which connects to the Iron Horse Trail and the future Spur Line Trail.
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