Windsor Essex Christmas Guide
River Lights Opening Night
When
Date: Saturday November 14th, 2026
Time: 5:00pm
Description
Join us on Saturday, November 14 at 5pm as we kick off the 20th anniversary celebration of River Lights with an evening of festive fun!
· 5pm: Super Santa 5k Run/Walk/Wheel starting on Richmond St
· 5:30 – 8:30pm: Walker Gingerbread Warming House Opens in Toddy Jones Park, sponsored by Walker Aggregates
· 5:30 – 6pm: Silver Ambassadors
· 6pm: Opening Ceremonies in the Amherstburg Waterfront Festival Plaza
· 6:10pm: Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Amherstburg Waterfront Festival Plaza
· 6:15pm: Cannon firing
· 6:20pm: Fireworks over the river, sponsored by J&J Marine
· 6:45 – 7:15pm: Silver Ambassadors in the Amherstburg Waterfront Festival Plaza
· Free hot chocolate and cookies will be served after the ceremonies, courtesy of Chartwell Amherstburg
Thank you to ENBRIDGE for supporting this year’s opening night festivities again this season.
