The holiday season is just around the corner which means the Festival of Lights is too! The City’s Lighting Display Committee is now seeking donations from organizations, groups, clubs, industries and private citizens interested in supporting this beloved holiday tradition for the 2024 season.
This year’s festival will kick off with a launch event on Friday, Nov. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Jane Forrester Park. The night will feature live music, food vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a drone light show and more. More exciting details on the event will be released closer to the date and residents are encouraged to stay tuned to the Festival of Lights webpage for future updates.
“We are looking forward to another fantastic year at Jane Forrester Park,” said Lighting Display Committee Chair Councillor Garnet Thompson. “Last year, we introduced a drone show to our launch night event line-up and we are thrilled to be bringing it back for another year. This event would not be possible without the generosity of our community partners and donors. I would like to thank everyone who takes the time to donate each year and hope you will consider contributing to our 2024 program.”
Funds raised will go towards the launch event and to refurbishing existing displays, replacing bulbs and/or purchasing new displays. Donations of all sizes are welcome and will receive a charitable tax receipt from the City of Belleville.
Those interested in donating to a specific display or the event as a whole can now do so online