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Warm up your holiday spirit at our Candlelight Festival; a community event that brings Port Hope visitors and neighbours together for an old-fashioned carol sing and festive light ceremony in Memorial Park every November. 

Find that Festive Feeling - Lots to See and Do in Port Hope

For the full list of things to do, visit our Candlelight Festival webpage below. 

Candlelight Festival itinerary

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Walk down main street by candlelight and kick off the festive season

The Candlelight Festival begins with carolling along Walton Street to Memorial Park for the magical lighting of holiday decorations.  Stay for the live music and beauty of the night! Stop in at the Capitol Theatre nearby for the Capitol Christmas festivities. 

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Events & Festivals
    • Art Sale and Auction
    • Arts Festival
    • Canada Day
    • Candlelight Festival
    • Capitol Christmas
    • Cultivate Festival
    • Events Calendar
    • Fish Migration
    • Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny River Race
    • Ganny Weekend
    • Heroes Highway Ride
    • Port Hope Fair
    • Port Hope Garden Tour
    • Port Hope House Tour
    • Port Hope Jazz
    • Santa Claus Parade
    • Vintage Film Festival

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