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Joint Communiqué from Ladysmith & District Credit Union and Festival of Lights

Celebrating 80 Years of Community Spirit with a Reimagined Festival of Lights

This year, Ladysmith & District Credit Union (LDCU) proudly celebrates its 80th anniversary, marking decades of dedication to our community and its traditions—especially the beloved Festival of Lights. For nearly 20 years, LDCU has been the proud sponsor of the Festival's fireworks display, sharing in the joy and wonder that lights up the night for families and neighbors. Unfortunately, due to changes in fire and safety regulations, we will not be able to sponsor fireworks after the parade this year.

"We had hoped to make this year's fireworks display the largest yet, in celebration of LDCU's 80 years in Ladysmith,” said John de Leeuw, CEO of LDCU. “Unfortunately, the fire and safety regulations have made hosting fireworks downtown during Light Up Night unworkable. Despite every effort by LDCU and the Festival organizers to overcome obstacles and find a solution, it wasn't feasible.” said de Leeuw.

But with new challenges come new opportunities. In light of these changes, LDCU and the Festival of Lights are exploring exciting alternatives to bring a fresh experience to the Festival.

“We're excited to work with Festival organizers to reimagine a celebration that continues to honor the spirit of Ladysmith. This year, we are sponsoring a renowned production company known for specialty acts and stage shows to provide live street entertainment along first avenue” added de Leeuw.  With backgrounds in Cirque Du Soleil, theater, and opera, these performers bring an entertaining, unique and sophisticated style. “We're thrilled to have so many acts to choose from—jugglers, stilt walkers, and more—which allows us to create a truly custom, dynamic experience for Ladysmith,” said Laura Goodwin, Festival of Lights Board Member. A standout act includes a LED robot circus, bringing the magic of fireworks down to street level. As one young attendee excitedly put it, “The robots are like real-life superheroes!”  

Get ready for an evening filled with vibrant performances that bring extra magic to this years celebration.

Join Us November 28th!

We invite everyone from Ladysmith and beyond to join us in celebrating this year's Festival of Lights. Together, we'll continue to bring the wonder of the season to our community, embracing new ideas while honoring our traditions. Let's make this year's Festival an unforgettable tribute to Ladysmith's spirit, creativity, and unity.

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