November 30 to January 7 at Nathan Phillips Square Experience the magic of the holiday season with the much-loved Cavalcade of Lights presented by Desjardins Financial Group. With an opening night inspired by international lantern, fire and light festivals and winter solstice celebrations, Cavalcade of Lights is a free event that transforms City Hall and its surrounds into a dazzling wonderland.

Enjoy the glittering tree, participate in public skating and bask in the glow of thousands of energy-efficient bulbs as they adorn the heart of downtown Toronto. Bring your own skates or rent them on site (opens in new window).

Nathan Phillips Square offers accessible ramps, underground parking, washrooms and dedicated viewing areas near the stage and rink for people who use wheelchairs and mobility aids. Volunteers in white vests are available to assist if needed.

Share the magic with loved ones using #CavalcadeOfLights.

Main Stage American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is provided for the main stage program.

5 p.m. Welcome & blessing by Indigenous Elder Jimmy Dick with drumming by Spirit Storm Singers & hoop dancing by Theland Kicknosway (opens in new window)

5:35 p.m. Afro-Caribbean music by Zaynab Wilson MoZayic (opens in new window)

6:20 p.m. Remarks

6:30 p.m. Circus performances by Zero Gravity Circus (opens in new window) & Trash Panda Brass (opens in new window)

6:40 p.m. Lighting of the Christmas tree & Nathan Phillips Square

7:40 p.m. Dragon Dance by Northern Legs Southern Fists (opens in new window)

8:30 p.m. World music by Moskitto Bar (opens in new window)

Queen Street 6 p.m. Dragon Dance by Northern Legs Southern Fists

7 p.m. Trash Panda Brass

Skating Rink Programming presented by Desjardins Financial Group

5 to 6:40 p.m. Public skating

7:15 to 7:40 p.m. Team Trinity (opens in new window) Skating Showcase featuring:

Two-time national medalists Canadian Pairs team Lia Pereira & Trennt Michaud (opens in new window) Skaters from North Toronto Skating Club (opens in new window) Skaters from Toronto Metropolitan University Skating Club (opens in new window) 7:45 to 10 p.m. Public skating with DJ Dre Ngozi (opens in new window)

On the Square 5 to 9 p.m. Stilt-walking by Hala on Stilts (opens in new window)

7 & 8 p.m. Fire performances by NorthFIRE Circus (opens in new window)

8:20 p.m. Hoop dancing by Theland Kicknosway