Esquimalt Celebration of Lights

When
  • December 7 2025, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Type
    Community
    Event location
    various in Esquimalt
    Event address
    Admirals Road (parade start)

    Welcome to our annual event!

    This community event brings people together to celebrate the holiday season with lights and festivities. 

    • 3PM: performances at Archie Browning
    • 5PM: parade start at Admirals Road, ending at Lampson Street
    • 5:30PM 
      • performances by local community groups and musicians
      • a visit from Santa
      • hot chocolate and snacks 
    Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Rainbow Kitchen

    Traffic Advisory - Celebration of Lights Parade

    Esquimalt Road will be closed from Admirals Rd to Joffre St from 4:30-6:00pm for the Celebration of Lights Parade. Additionally there will be no parking along the route from 2:00-6:00pm. 

    There will be no parking in the Archie Browning Front parking lot from 2:00-8:00pm for the Pre & Post parade event. 

    Contact name
    Celebration of Lights