Join other residents and businesses to light up St. John’s as we celebrate the holiday season in a spirit of community togetherness.
Residents and business owners are asked to join with their neighbours in a countdown and official City lighting at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3. The countdown and lighting will include City parks, buildings and City Hall as well as numerous locations throughout the city, such as:
- Confederation Building and the Prince Philip Parkway
- Government House
- Cabot Tower, Signal Hill National Historic Site
- MUN Botanical Garden
- Downtown St. John’s and George Street
Typically at this time of year, the City of St. John’s hosts the annual Festival of Music and Lights with a tree lighting in Bowring Park. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the event — which attracts hundreds of residents — cannot go ahead. In its place, we are coordinating a city-wide celebration: Holiday Lights St. John’s.
“In these challenging times, we all need a little light and celebration,” said Mayor Danny Breen. “Let’s join together as a community of hope and togetherness to make St. John’s shine brightly this holiday season.”
The countdown and lighting will be broadcast live on NTV/ OZFM and we encourage everyone to post photos or videos of their personal countdown and lighting and tag the City of St. John’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
