Ponoka’s Annual Christmas Light Display Kicks Off Tonight in Lions Centennial Park

Ponoka’s annual Christmas light display at Lions Centennial Park will light up for the season tonight. Thanks to another generous $5,000 donation from the Ponoka Lions Club, the light display is bigger and brighter than ever again this year. 

In fact, this year’s display features more than 500,000 Christmas lights and will run until the end of February.

“The Town of Ponoka would like to thank the Ponoka Lions Club for their continued generosity with their donation this year. The Lions Centennial Park Christmas light display is truly a cherished tradition in Ponoka during the holiday season,” said Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson. 

"This festive light display not only brings joy and entertainment to our local residents, but also attracts visitors to our community. We encourage you to take your date on a stroll through the park and enjoy the beauty of the light display,” he added.

Ponoka’s Christmas Lights Tour

The Lions Centennial Park Christmas light display is one of the stops included in Ponoka’s Christmas Lights Tour of festively decorated homes throughout the community. To learn more about Ponoka’s Christmas Lights Tour and to see a map of the tour, please click here.

Sponsor a Christmas Tree 

The Town of Ponoka is inviting individuals and organizations to sponsor a Christmas tree in Ponoka’s Christmas light display, supporting this cherished community tradition. 

By sponsoring $1,500, you or your organization will receive a prominently placed recognition sign in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree throughout the duration of the light display. To become a sponsor, contact the Town of Ponoka at 403-913-4574 or email jennifer.brown@ponoka.ca by Wednesday, December 10.