Nov 24 to Jan 2 • All Day
Port Hope Candlelight Festival
The Candlelight Festival is a part of the holiday kick-off weekend in Port Hope. Taking place the day before the annual Santa Claus Parade, folks are invited to explore Port Hope and experience the magic of the holiday season at night.
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Port Hope Candlelight Festival
The Candlelight Festival includes an illuminated procession (Candlelight Walk) and carol sing down Port Hope's main street, lighting of the bandshell, live music, projection art, an outdoor market, festive food and moonlight shopping!
The Walk will begin at Walton & Pine Streets (155 Walton St.) at 6:00pm. Bring your singing voice and participate in the group carol sing along the route. Participants are invited to bring their own light source to carry (a lantern, candle with protective windshield, battery operated candle or flashlight). Some flame candles will be available at the start of the walk, while supplies last. Participants are also invited to bring a donation of a non-perishable food item.
Following the Walk, indulge in a cup of hot cider in Memorial Park and help us light up the Park for the season with a countdown. Listen to live music and head up to Lent Lane to explore the outdoor market where you will find a variety of homespun products and gifts.
This event is hosted in partnership with the Municipality of Port Hope, Critical Mass Art and the Heritage Business Improvement Area. The organizing team thanks all our partners for their contributions to this annual experience.
Check out the full schedule at-a-glance, follow along on Facebook for announcements and view the festival map.
Nov. 24: Candlelight Walk It will begin at Walton & Pine Streets (155 Walton St.) at 6:00pm. Bring your singing voice and participate in the group carol sing along the route.
Nov. 24: Vendor Market - 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Nov. 25: Santa Clause Parade from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 2: Vendor Market - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 2: Festive Fun Day from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The rides are being provided by Top Notch Carriage Service on 5 different dates as part of the Port Hope Candlelight Festival.
- Friday November 24 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm
- Saturday December 2 from 11:00am until 2:00pm
- Saturday December 9 from 11:00am until 2:00pm
- Saturday December 16 from 11:00am until 2:00pm
- Saturday December 23 from 11:00am until 2:00pm
The pickup location is Walton Street Bridge, just east of Queenies Bake Shop.
Wagon rides are free and will run in a loop through downtown Port Hope.