Join us in Morinville for three days of magical fun from November 28 to 30, 2025! The Lite Up the Nite Christmas Festival, proudly presented by Shoppers Drug Mart, features a dance party, family festival, parade, Lite Up the Park celebration, fireworks and a free community skate. Enjoy a variety of festive activities while connecting with neighbours, friends and family. Let’s kick off the holiday season together!

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The Lite Up the Nite Christmas Parade Entry Form is open until November 26.

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2025 Lite Up the Nite Schedule

Friday, November 28

12 to 5 p.m. - An Old-Fashioned Christmas

12 to 5 p.m.
Musée Morinville Museum | 10010 101 Street, Morinville, AB

Visit the Musée Morinville Museum to view Christmas artifacts from the past and pick up a kit to make an ornament, while supplies last. Admission is free.

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. - Lite Up the Nite Dance Party proudly presented by McDonald's

Event is SOLD OUT, see waitlist information below.

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Morinville Community Cultural Centre | 9502 100 Avenue, Morinville AB

Kick off the weekend at the Lite Up the Nite Dance Party proudly presented by McDonald’s. Dress festive or cozy with Christmas PJs or sweaters; anything red or green; or your holiday best.

Dance the nite away with special guest, the Green Christmas Grouch!
Plus enjoy:

McDonald's Concession $
Glitter Tattoos
Glowsticks
Holiday Photo Booth
Quiet Activity Room

McDonald's brings the magic to the Lite Up the Nite Dance Party with their signature concession and community spirit! Enjoy tasty treats from the McDonald's Concession in support of the Ronald McDonald House. Grab a snack.

Consider supporting the Ronald McDonald House by donating a new, unwrapped toy and purchasing something from the McDonald's concession. Receive a great giveaway* from McDonald’s.

Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets available starting November 3, 2025

Nov 3-5: Tickets available in-person at the MCCC box office for Morinville and Sturgeon County residents (16+). Proof of residency required.
Nov 6: Tickets open to the public at the MCCC, online, and by phone.

Tickets are required for every attendee. Limit 8 tickets per household. Please request only the tickets you’ll use so everyone has a chance to join in. If you are unable to attend, please return your tickets so they can be reissued to other families.

If you have online tickets that you no longer need, please contact Ticketpro at 1-888-655-9090 to return them to the online inventory for other families to access the tickets.
If you have physical tickets, you no longer need, please bring them to Community Services or the Morinville Leisure Centre so another family can have access to them.

If tickets for the Lite Up the Nite Dance Party tickets are currently sold out, you may join the waitlist.

When physical tickets become available:

Everyone on the waitlist will receive an email notification.
The email will include instructions on how to contact Community Services to claim tickets.
Tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis once you contact Community Services.

Any tickets returned online will automatically be released back into the inventory at www.ticketpro.ca.

Community Services
9502 100 Avenue
Morinville, AB
780-939-7839

Morinville Leisure Centre
25126 SH 642
Sturgeon County, AB
780-939-3450

For more information, please contact Community Services at 780-939-7839.

Activities are subject to change without notice and are available while quantities last. Tickets are free and have no cash value.

Saturday, November 29

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Festive Family Festival proudly presented by FortisAlberta

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Morinville Community Cultural Centre (MCCC) | 9502 100 Avenue, Morinville, AB

Join us at the Festive Family Festival proudly presented by FortisAlberta and enjoy a variety of free holiday fun and entertainment. Admission is free; toy donations for the Ronald McDonald House or donations for the Food Bank are encouraged.

Balloon Artist
Cookie Decorating
Coffee & Bakery Café $
Face Painters
Games
Holiday Craft Stations
Live Musical Performances
Live Theatre Performance at 10:50 a.m.: A Kidmas Carol
Photos with Santa
Postcards to Santa
Quiet Activity Room
Special Guests: Green Christmas Grouch & Mindy Lu Hoo

Activities are subject to change without notice and are available while quantities last.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Fill-A-Bus

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Morinville Community Cultural Centre | 9502 100 Avenue, Morinville, AB

Visit the Festive Family Festival and drop off donations of non-perishable items or monetary donations in support of the Morinville Food Bank.

12 to 7 p.m. - An Old-Fashioned Christmas

12 to 7 p.m.
Musée Morinville Museum | 10010 101 Street, Morinville, AB

Visit the Musée Morinville Museum to view Christmas artifacts from the past and pick up a kit to make an ornament, while supplies last. Admission is free.

5 p.m. - Free Hot Chocolate

5 p.m.
Morinville Community Library | 10125 100 Avenue, Morinville

Enjoy a hot cup of hot chocolate courtesy of the Town of Morinville, served by the Morinville Community Library and Friends of the Morinville Library Society.

*while quantities last

5:30 p.m. - Lite Up the Nite Parade

5:30 p.m.
100 Avenue | Morinville, AB

The parade travels west down 100 Avenue, from Grandin Drive to 103 Street, stopping in front of St. Jean Baptiste Park for the Lite Up the Park ceremony. Participation in the Morinville Lite Up the Nite Christmas Festival Parade is free for all businesses, non-profit groups, and organizations. Road Closure Map

Shoppers Glow & Go Station
Stop by the Shoppers Glow & Go Station at Lite Up the Park for free candy canes and glow sticks to light the way for Santa and spread holiday cheer. Join us for a special moment with the Mayor, special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus and Shoppers Drug Mart owner, Neire Monteiro, as we Lite Up the Park.

the 96.3 The Breeze Stop
Warm up your night with 96.3 The Breeze at Lite Up the Park!
Enjoy the smooth sounds of the holidays before the parade begins. Say hi to the Breeze team, who will be on site, spreading cheer and helping us kick off the festivities in true community style.

840 CFCW Honourary Parade Marshal
Leading the Parade — 840 CFCW Returns as Honourary Parade Marshal! We’re thrilled to welcome 840 CFCW, Alberta’s country legend, back as this year’s Honourary Parade Marshal. Riding in the lead position, please give the CFCW team a big Morinville welcome as they kick off our Lite Up the Nite Parade in true country style!

To participate in the parade, complete a submission form by the end of the day on November 26. Visit www.engagemorinville.ca to complete a submission form.

Parade Weather Notice

If temperatures reach -25°C with or without wind chill, the parade will be cancelled to ensure the safety of participants, volunteers, and staff.

A final decision regarding the parade will be made on Friday, November 28, at 12 p.m. Updates will be posted on the Town of Morinville website and shared through official social media channels.

6 p.m. - Lite Up the Park

6 p.m.
St. Jean Baptiste Park | 10034 100 Avenue, Morinville, AB

Take in the beauty of the decorated park and light display in St. Jean Baptiste Park.

7:30 p.m. - Lite Up the Nite Fireworks

7:30 p.m.
Notre Dame Park | 530 Grandin Drive, Morinville, AB

Take in a spectacular fireworks show from the perimeter Notre Dame Park or the comfort of your home. This high-level show can be enjoyed from nearly any place in Morinville.

Caution!
This is a loud noise event.
Please do not enter Notre Dame Park to maintain a safe zone for the firework show.

Sunday, November 30

2:15 to 4:15 p.m. - Flowpoint Fun Skate

Sponsored by Flowpoint Environmental Systems
2:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Morinville Leisure Centre | 25126 SH642, Sturgeon County, AB

Don some holiday gear and spread some holiday cheer with a free skate to holiday music! Plus, enjoy a free hot chocolate from Mama's Food Bar courtesy of the Town of Morinville.

Participants must bring their own skates. No strollers, hockey sticks or pucks. CSA approved hockey helmets are required for anyone younger than age 18 and are recommended for anyone aged 18 and older. Children under 8 years must be actively supervised on the ice at all times by a responsible individual 16 years or older.

Event schedule is subject to change without notice.