DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN, brought to you by Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC), is a series of vivid light shows and installations that brighten up Downtown Halifax through the dark winter months.
DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN includes:
- Light projection shows on the former Halifax Memorial Library at Grafton Park.
- A 28-foot festive tree and winter-themed lights in Peace and Friendship Park.
- Winter-themed window decals and lights scattered throughout Downtown's streets.
- Seasonal light pole displays and tree wrap lights all over Downtown Halifax.
Learn more about DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN below.
Light Projection Shows at Grafton Park
The light projection shows on the former Halifax Memorial Library at Grafton Park are now finished for the 2025-2026 season.
Lights at Peace and Friendship Park
Enjoy the winter-themed light installations, twinkly tree-wrapped lighting, and our dazzling 28-foot-tall tree at Peace and Friendship Park (the corner of Barrington and South streets) until the end of March 2026.
Window Lights & Decals
Don't miss the winter-themed window decals and lights around the Downtown Halifax area this winter.
2025-2026 Winter Window Activations:
- 1546, 1641, 1651, 1669, 1723 Barrington Street
- 5121 Sackville Street
- 1660 Hollis Street
Seasonal Light Pole Displays
DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN also includes the seasonal light pole displays, featuring the festive holiday wreaths and sparkly winter snowflakes, that adorn the street lights in the Downtown area.
Wreaths (now down for the season):
- Barrington Street
- Ferry Boat Lane/Chebucto Landing
Snowflakes Diamonds (up until the end of March 2026):
- George Street
- Argyle Street
- Lower Water Street
Tree Wrap Lights
Check out our sparkling tree wrap lights at the following locations:
- Raymond Taavel Park, 1004 Barrington Street
- Granville Mall, 1895 Granville Street
- Bedford Row (between Prince and Sackville streets
- Grafton Park (corner of Grafton Street and Spring Garden Road)
