Peachland, B.C. – Help us countdown the season of festive lights at Peachland’s annual Winter Light Up Friday, December 5, in Heritage Park.
Join the glow parade and sing-long down Beach Avenue, before counting down to the official Light Up of Heritage Park and Beach Avenue. At Heritage Park you will enjoy a huge bonfire, family activities, music and special guests. Peachland Lion’s will be serving hotdogs and hot chocolate by donation, with all proceeds going to the Peachland Food Bank. A welcome from Mayor Patrick Van Minsel will start at 6:15 PM, followed by the official countdown to the light up. The magical night will wrap up with a fireworks show at 7:30 pm, weather permitting.
Festivities will start at the Historic Schoolhouse at 5:00 pm with a pre-Light Up Party hosted by the Peachland Boys and Girls Club; adult supervision is required. The Art Gallery is also hosting an open house with refreshments. Gather at the Peachland Community Centre parking lot at 5:45 pm for the glow parade, the parade will start at 6:00 pm and head along Beach Avenue to Heritage Park for the official count down. Don’t miss this brilliant start to the festive season in Peachland…pssst, there may be a few special visitors!
Some traffic impacts from the event can be expected. Beach Avenue, between 1st and 6th Streets, will be closed to traffic from 5:45 to 6:30 pm with local traffic detours available via Waldo Way (back alley).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Peachland Holiday Light Up
Friday, December 5, 2025
- 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Peachland Art Gallery Open House - 5684 Beach Avenue – in the Historic Schoolhouse.
- 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Children’s Party – BCG Club - 5684 Beach Avenue – in the Historic Schoolhouse – Parent participation is required.
- 6:00 - 6:15 pm – Walking Glow Parade to Heritage Park - Parade is starting from the Community Centre parking lot, 4450 6th Street, and will travel a few blocks to Heritage Park, Beach Avenue and 1st Street.
- 6:15 – 6:30 pm – Welcome and Official Countdown to the Light Up - Heritage Park, Beach Avenue & 1st Street. Join Mayor Patrick Van Minsel and fellow members of Peachland Council in a sing-along and countdown.
- 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Entertainment! - Heritage Park will come alive with music, hot chocolate, hotdogs, family entertainment and a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus, and another special guest!
- 7:30 pm – FIREWORK Finale!