Oliver Community Light Up & Fireworks Celebration!

Date: Friday, November 29, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Locations: Triangle Park, Town Hall, Main Street, Oliver Visitor Centre & Lions Park

Join the Town of Oliver, Chamber of Commerce, Oliver and District Recreation, Oliver Tourism Association, and the Oliver Light Up Committee for our annual Light Up celebration! This cherished community event is brimming with holiday cheer, family-friendly activities, and unforgettable festive moments.

Festivities Kick-Off at 4:00 PM

• Re-Discover Downtown Oliver: Stroll through downtown as Highway 97 closes to vehicle traffic, creating a safe and inviting pedestrian zone to explore. Enjoy holiday specials, visit local businesses, and soak up the festive spirit.
• Unique Wreath Competition: Head over to YWAM Global Gateway to see creative wreath displays and cast your vote for your favourite!
• Street Food & Vendors: Wonder Main St and delight in market vendors, food trucks, and street food offerings to satisfy every craving.

Light-Up Ceremony Schedule

• 6:00 PM: Welcome Santa as he arrives downtown!
• 6:15 PM: Enjoy a heartwarming performance by the OES Choir.
• 6:30 PM: Join the official countdown and witness the grand light-up ceremony at Town Hall.

Continue the Festivities!

6:30pm – 8.30pm

Lions Park:

• Light Tunnel: Walk through the enchanting light tunnel
• Community Bonfire: Warm up at the bonfire supported by the Oliver Fire Department

Oliver Visitor Centre:

• Artisan & Vendor Market: Shop for unique gifts from 20+ local artisans along with local business offering special one-day deals.
• Beverage Garden & Food Trucks: Unwind in the beverage garden and savour delicious bites from a variety of food trucks.
• 10+ Food & Bev Vendors include:
• Oliver Eats – Cheese Fondue
• Oliver Osoyoos Wine Association – Mulled Wine
• Firehall Brewery
• Laws of Attraction
• The Beast BBQ and Smoke Shack
• ZIZI Persian Food
• More details to come!!
• Christmas Children’s Hamper Silent Auction: stop by the Oliver Visitor Centre to participate in a silent auction benefiting the Christmas Children’s Hamper.

• Visit Oliver Exclusive Merchandise: Sweatshirts, festival tees, festival glassware and more! Special one day pricing with a portion of sales being donated to Oliver Food Bank

• Hot Chocolate by Donation: Enjoy a cozy cup of hot chocolate, with donations supporting a great cause.

• Festive Music: Dance to holiday tunes spun by DJ Shakes.
• Warming Station: Stay cozy with a warming station provided by Sunbelt Rentals.

• Fireworks: Conclude the evening with a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the night sky!

Fireworks Display at 8:00 PM

Community Giving:

Please consider bringing donations to support the local Oliver Food Bank and the Christmas Children’s Hamper. Every contribution helps spread holiday joy to those in need. These can be dropped off at the Oliver Visitor Centre starting at 10am on Friday Nov 29^th.

More Holiday Fun on Saturday, November 30!

• Breakfast with Santa
• Library Story Time
• Family Movie Screening

Gather your loved ones and experience the magic, warmth, and joy of the holiday season in Oliver! This is a community celebration you won’t want to miss!