Bright Nights Moves to Surrey
Bright Nights is moving to Surrey this year after losing its place as a beloved holiday attraction in Stanley Park. The popular and festive fundraiser in support of the Burn Fund will be supported by the Noel Holiday Light Festival at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, which is not a by-donation event, however a portion of ticket sales will be donated to the cause.
Bright Nights Moves to Surrey
- Dates: November 28 to December 28, 2025
- Location: Cloverdale Fairgrounds (17905 62 Ave, Surrey)
- Tickets: Pre-sale is on now. Adults $22; Seniors & Youth $17; age 6 and under free
The light display is produced through thousands of volunteer hours by over 800 firefighters and serves as the single largest annual fundraiser for the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. A portion of proceeds from Noel Surrey will be donated to support burn survivors across the province.
Coming Home to Surrey
Bright Nights, while known for being in Stanley Park and including the minature railway, actually started out in Surrey.
The tradition began in the mid-1980s when Surrey residents Bob Wingfield and Marg Barrett created an elaborate Christmas light display at their Newton home with support from Surrey firefighters. The display drew thousands of visitors annually while raising funds for burn survivors at Vancouver General Hospital. In 1997, Bob and Marg donated their light collection to the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, creating Bright Nights, which went on to operate in Vancouver’s Stanley Park for more than 25 years.
At Noel Surrey, attendees can explore the Bright Nights display featuring nearly three million lights along an accessible path around the pond at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre. The festival also includes the Noel Village, a more than 30,000-square-foot indoor venue featuring a free children’s area including photos with Santa, the green and grumpy one, and holiday characters, as well as live music.
The Noel Village also features a dining hub and an expanded Christmas market. In addition, guests can enjoy complimentary rides on the 50-ft Ferris wheel and bumper cars on select dates, as well as food and beverages from a variety of local food trucks. Tickets for children 6 and under are free, have no time restrictions, and are inclusive of all entertainment, attractions and parking. Noel Surrey also works with local school districts to provide tickets to low-income families.
“On behalf of the members of Local 1271, we extend a warm welcome to Bright Nights in Surrey,” said Saverio Lattanzio, president of the Surrey Fire Fighters. “We take great pride in our community and in our longstanding support of the BCPFF Burn Fund. The chance to raise funds for such a meaningful cause while celebrating the holiday season is something we truly value.”
In keeping with tradition, the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund will welcome donations to support vital programs for burn survivors, including Home Away at the Burn Fund Centre—a safe and welcoming place for those undergoing treatment in Vancouver. A portion of proceeds from Noel Surrey will also benefit the Burn Fund, ensuring survivors and their families get the support they need this holiday season.
