Metro Vancouver’s largest, free outdoor lights display!  

Saturday, Nov. 24 from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
The Lights at Lafarge Kick-off will be an exciting event with two entertainment hubs, dazzling light displays that encircle the 1.2 km Lafarge Lake loop and thousands of visitors.

Get into the holiday spirit with your family and friends!

Join us for live music on two stages, food trucks, roving entertainers, buskers, family crafts and more!

This year’s kick-off event will take place entirely outdoors with live entertainment on two stages so visitors should dress in warm clothing and waterproof, durable footwear as they take in all the festivities.

• 6 p.m. - Coastal Sound Music Academy Choir Performance
  This fun choir full of creative youth from diverse cultural heritages, ages 11-16 years old, will have you joining in on family favourites!

• 6:35 p.m. - Gentlemen of Fortune Choir Performance
  This a cappella chorus of 18 men singing in 4-part harmony, primarily Barbershop style, will have you reminiscing of Christmases past. They'll throw in a few contemporary tunes too!

• 7 p.m. – Opening Celebration, Crystal Torch fire and light show by NZR Productions
  Don't miss this amazing performance, Crystal Torch, with stunning visuals and fire telling an ancient story of discovery that brought light to world. NZR productions are comprised of professional entertainers including Cirque Du Soleil Alumni, Theatre Actors and Opera singers. You won't want to miss this company's unique and edgy performance!

• 7:40 p.m. Lesismore Dance Band Finale 
  Lesismore mix elements of roots, soul and blues into a unique, polished sound. Charismatic lead singer Leslie Harris’ style has been compared to Dinah Washington and Bonnie Raitt. The musicians are guitar virtuoso Curtis DeBray and one of the great veteran bassists of the West Coast scene, Lee Oliphant. 

• 6:30-7 p.m. & 7:30-8 p.m. - Winsome Kind
  Listening to Winsome Kind is like an invigorating conversation and a warm hug from a good friend.  Infusing personal stories with luxurious harmonies, their voices sound as if they have always been together.

• 7-7:30 p.m. & 8-8:30 p.m. - Ukuladies of Lulu Island
  Alana Zerbe and Becca Wade, with their knack of harmonies and accompanied by their tenor and baritone ukuleles, create a well-rounded sound performing tunes from across the decades loved by listeners of all ages.

There's lots of hands-on fun in the West Lake Village!

• Coquitlam Public Library's mobile Library Link is on hand where you can vote for your favourite Christmas story and enter the draw for a chance to win a library gift bag.
• You can transform origami paper into a holiday candy cane or evergreen tree decoration at the Evergreen Cultural Centre tent.
• Metro Vancouver has tips and ideas on how to celebrate the holidays with less waste. You can try their app that offers low-waste gift ideas sorted by price range.
• Place des Arts celebrates the magic and symbolism of light using a sustainably sourced lantern you can make using a pinhole technique.
• Port of Vancouver’s mascot, Salty, will help kids with fun and educational games and resource-themed giveaways like origami boats.

There's even more activities to come - follow the Lights at Lafarge Kick-off Facebook Event to stay up-to-date on ?the latest event details.

Watch for these comical, exquisite characters - have some whimsical fun - perfect for pics!

Winter Jester 
Swirl, dance and twirl like a snowflake falling from the sky with "Sparkle" the Winter Jester. Watch how a snowflake comes to life in the hands of this noble wintery character.

Lady Neige 
Emerging from a crisp white and icy blue wonderland, this wintery queen gracefully invites you into the company of snowflakes.

Buddy The Elf 
Straight from the hit Christmas movie, Elf, Buddy the Elf has just arrived from the North Pole to find his dad - is it you? Laugh loud at Buddy's fascination with all things never seen at the North Pole. Have fun - Buddy's playful nature is infectious!

Electric Clowns
Enjoy the luminescence, neon, juggling fun of the Electric Clowns! 

Gordo’s Concession

• Mini Donuts
• Cold Drinks: Lemonade, Ice Tea, Pop, Bottled Water, & Fruit Smoothies
• Hot Drinks: Coffee, Hot Chocolate

Japadog

• Specialty Japanese-inspired hot dogs.

Betty’s Greek Honey Ballz - Loukoumades

• Dough balls covered in an assortment of sweets.

Roaming Coffee

• Coffee, tea

Trucking BBQ

• Pulled pork, poutine, deep fried pickles, beef brisket, chicken & fries

The dazzling light displays that encircle the 1.2 km Lafarge Lake loop will be on at dusk – approx. 4:30 p.m. They are designed into more than 10 zones including a winter lights entry gate, 90-foot caterpillar, woodland garden, outdoor dining table illuminated by a chandelier, fantasy forest with an elfin tree house, lighted woodland creatures, illuminated maple leafs, salmon, floating lotus flowers and giant-sized mushrooms, beehive and flowers.  Watch out for new surprises.

The Lights at Lafarge Kick-off event will be an exciting evening with two entertainment hubs, dazzling light displays that encircle the 1.2 km Lafarge Lake loop and thousands of visitors. Here are some simple tips to enjoy your kick-off experience even more!

• Dress for the dark and for the weather! Late November can bring us rain, wind and snow - make sure you are dressed accordingly. The event takes place entirely outside, so be sure to have warm clothing and waterproof, durable footwear. 
• Use the site map and entertainment schedule to help plan your time (these are in development and will get posted soon). There are two entertainment hubs (TD Community Plaza and West Lake Village) so give yourself time to get to one destination or the other. Enjoy your stroll around the lake and take care to be mindful of all the other visitors.
• Keep young family members safe:
  • Have a plan, spend a few moments showing your kids where the two Information Booths are for a family meeting place if you get separated;
  • Ensure your child knows your first and last name and cell number;
  • Always know what your child is wearing and consider including reflective bands on their clothing. Before leaving, take a picture of your child with a cell phone or digital camera and take it with you. It will help you remember what they are wearing on the day of the event. 
• Have fun!

Event-goers are encouraged to walk, bike, carpool or use SkyTrain - the Evergreen Extension’s Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station provides direct access to Town Centre Park. Limited parking will be available at Town Centre Park.

There is no event parking at the Evergreen Cultural Centre.

Visitors can enjoy the dazzling lights display in the stunning setting of Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park all season long:

Saturday, Nov. 24 - Sunday, Jan. 20 from dusk until 11 p.m. nightly and through midnight New Year’s Eve.

Keep checking back to this webpage for updates on activities all season long!

Contact Information

Parks Customer Service
?parks@coquitlam.ca
604-927-6300