Toronto 
Events Description
Watch as the 60 foot spruce tree in Ken Whillans Square comes to life with over 10,000 lights, Wander through Gage Park for the ultimate holiday light experience. Enjoy magical light displays and over 100,000 sparkling LED lights, transforming the park into a winter wonderland.
WHEN & WHERE
Saturday, November 28, 2026| 4 to 8 PM
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4:00 PM: Event begins. Welcome by Emcee Amin Dhillon.
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4:05 PM: Performance by Chinguacousy Swing Orchestra.
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4:35 PM: DJ Goodvibes.
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5:15 PM: Performance by Jade’s Hip Hop Academy.
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5:50 PM: Performance by St. Roch Jam Club.
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6:35 PM: Mayor and Council remarks.
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6:45 PM: Official Christmas Tree Lighting, followed by a performance by Point of Order.
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7:30 PM: DJ Goodvibes.
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8:00 PM: Event ends.
Additional Activities (4:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
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Airbrush Tattoos: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Photos with Santa: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Amusement Rides: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Petting Zoo & Pony Rides: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Strolling Characters & Performers: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Gingerbread Square: Presented by the Downtown Brampton BIA at Garden Square, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Gage Park Skating Trail: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Venue:
Downtown Brampton
Public transport accessible
Parking:
There are 5 municipal parking garages in downtown Brampton that have free parking for the Winter Lights Festival. Parking is free after 7pm on Friday and all day Saturday. Click here to view the parking garage map for downtown Brampton.
Parking garages:
City Hall Garage
West Tower Garage
Market Lane Garage
Nelson Square Garage
John Street Garage
Road Closure:
Main Street South:
From Queen Street to Wellington Street
Saturday, November 28, 2026
1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Wellington Street West:
From Main Street to George Street
Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM to Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The following roads will be converted from one-way to two-way streets during the above closures to maintain local traffic access:
- John Street
