The Bright Walk in White Rock takes place along the White Rock waterfront. It features Christmas trees and thousands of festive lights and illuminations.
The event runs from early December until early to mid-January. On the first day of the season, there is a launch party with family-friendly activities and live entertainment.
Bright Walk in White Rock
The City of White Rock runs and organizes Bright Walk in White Rock, an impressive display of Christmas lights set against the beautiful coastline. The event was previously called the White Rock Festival of Lights.
Last year’s festival kicked off on December 7th and the lights remained up until January 12th, 2025. The dates in the 2025/2026 season will likely be similar.
What to Expect
Bright Walk in White Rock begins with a launch event. The opening day festivities usually run from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Memorial Park. At the event there’s a tree lighting ceremony with the mayor and council members at 5:00 pm.
Family-friendly activities at the launch event include live entertainment, games, crafts and a Christmas market with over 30 vendors. Santa Claus is on-site for family photos as well, and there are performances by Whoville Choir and the Snow Sisters. Last year Dane Szohner performed a tribute to Michael Bublé.
The main display of thousands of lights is right along the White Rock waterfront, and this runs until the end of the season. There is a large Christmas tree about 20 feet tall in Memorial Park. The event last year also has an LED light tunnel. Hopefully that returns in 2025.
The Christmas illuminations remain up until mid-January. During the extended winter holiday season, Christmas lights and decorations can be seen around the White Rock Beach waterfront along Marine Drive and at the pier.
Event History
The White Rock Festival of Lights started up in 2019. Over 40,000 people visited and supported the event. The festival happened again in 2020. It was originally created by members of the local White Rock community, but with the help and support of various partners and organizations.
Since 2021 the event is now organized by the City of White Rock and called Bright Night in White Rock.
Other Information
Visit the White Rock City website for additional information about this Christmas attraction.
Other communities with especially pretty displays of Christmas lights that are free to enjoy most years include the following (as well as many other places):
- Vancouver at Granville Island, Stanley Park and Canada Place
- Maple Ridge at the Memorial Peace Park
- West Vancouver at Dundarave Beach
- North Vancouver at the Shipyards and Gardens at Park & Tilford
- Burnaby at the Burnaby Village Museum
- Coquitlam at Lafarge Lake
- Harrison Hot Springs at the Waterfront
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