Civic Light Up to feature a drone show for the first time ever

Crowd in Canada Games Plaza at the Civic Light Up
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Prince George, B.C. – Residents are once again invited to kick off the festive season at the Annual Civic Light Up on Friday, November 27, 2026.

For the first time ever this year’s event will feature a synchronized aerial drone show put on by Drone Light Show Canada.

The festivities take place in Canada Games Plaza and begin at 4 p.m., followed by the official Light Up ceremony at 6 p.m.

Enjoy family friendly activities including visits with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, free skating, face painting, holiday markets, live entertainment, and more.

Warm up with complimentary hot chocolate and festive treats as we celebrate 31 years of community spirit, dazzling lights, and holiday magic.
 
“Civic Light Up is a wonderful opportunity for residents to come together and celebrate the spirit of the season,” said Mayor Garth Frizzell. “We are grateful to the many community partners whose support helps make this cherished event possible year after year.”
 

Thank you to all our partners:

  • Drone Show Sponsor - TELUS
  • BCNE Horse Wagon Ride Sponsor - Coastal GasLink
  • Santa Sponsor - Downtown Prince George 

Media sponsors

  • Pattison Media 
  • Prince George Citizen 
  • Vista Radio 

Community partners 

  • Prince George Public Library 
  • Tourism Prince George 
  • Two Rivers Gallery 
  • Levy Canada 
  • Shine Property Services 
  • Russell Audio Visual 
  • Central Display  
  • Save On Foods 

Entertainment partners

  • Ecole College Heights Elementary School
  • Hart Community Choir Association
  • Judy Russell's Enchainement Dance Centre
  • PG Bhangra Roots
  • Good Juju
  • Drone Light Show Canada
  • Santa Clause
  • Bell E Buttons
  • Amanda Wood
  • Will the Conjuror
  • U15 Cariboo Cougars
  • Northern Capitals

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Media contact:
Claire Thwaites, manager, communications
Mobile: 778-349-5393
Email: media@princegeorge.ca