In 2026, Niagara Falls typically hosts fireworks every night at 10:00 PM during the peak summer season, which runs from mid-May through mid-October (specifically Victoria Day through Canadian Thanksgiving). This is part of "Canada's longest-running fireworks series." During the winter months, the schedule becomes more sporadic; fireworks usually occur on Friday and Saturday nights during the "Winter Festival of Lights" (November to January) and nightly during the peak holiday week between Christmas and New Year's Day. It is important to note that the displays are weather-dependent; high winds or heavy rain can cause last-minute cancellations. Even on nights without fireworks, the falls are still worth a visit after dark for the "Illumination", where the Horseshoe and American falls are lit up in a revolving rainbow of colors using high-powered LED lights that run every single night of the year, regardless of the season.