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We are a Volunteer
Non Profit Organization

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winner of Festivals & Events Ontario 2009 top 100

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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE AND MEDIA SPONSORS

ontario trillium foundation

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Ontario yours to discover

sobeys

windsor star

town of amherstburg

am 800 radio

TD friends of the environment foundation

 


NEW
Join us for a River Lights Fundraiser on Friday, September 24th, - a delicious chicken dinner at the Amherstburg Royal Canadian Legion on Dalhousie Street (tickets - $10.00 per person available, in advance, at the Gordon House or at the door)

ALSO


River Lights Winter Festival is having a Treasure Find - Garage Sale Fundraiser on Saturday October 2nd at the Amherstburg Farmers' Market. CLICK HERE for more information


ALSO


Riverlights needs volunteers for 2010!!
- Would you like to help? CLICK HERE for more information

Highlights of our 2009 Winter Festival




What to expect in 2010

  • more decorations - more lights - more exciting holiday activities !!
  • over 100 ighted displays for 2010 !!
  • again, a new and improved computerized light display set to holiday music
  • Displays lighted from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm nightly
  • 2 large animated fireworks displays
    (24 feet tall with 52 branches) - the only ones like it in all of Canada!
  • house tour of decorated homes
  • Wine Tasting
  • costumed carollers
  • Holiday Art at the Gallery
  • lots of shopping and dining
  • Ginger Bread House contest!
 
  • 'Gingerbread Warming House' in Toddy Jones Park featuring crafts for kids, hot chocolate, and a cozy place to get warm as you enjoy the activities

Community Light Exchange Program
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bring an Essex Powerline bill and exchange your old lights for a set of new LED light strings