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Festival & Public-Space Lighting to Explore
Public attractions and gathering spaces call for lighting that works with the venue. These examples show the kinds of spaces and features our team lights every season.
Attractions & Light Festivals
Walk-through displays, light tunnels and illuminated trees for outdoor attractions and festivals.
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Downtown & Community Districts
Streetscapes, light poles and gathering areas that bring people out after dark.
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Parks & Shared Outdoor Spaces
Tree wraps and pathway lighting for parks, plazas and open public spaces.
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Plan the Event Before Choosing the Lights
Site & Schedule
Bring the site map, event dates, visitor routes and available installation windows.
Display & Support
Decide which areas should be featured and discuss maintenance, takedown and storage requirements.
How we workHow our service works
A Practical Plan for a Busy Event Site
Share the venue map, expected dates, installation windows and project contacts. We can review the design brief and coordinate lighting work around site access, existing infrastructure and event operations. Any electrical or permit requirements are agreed before work begins. Tap a stage to see what we do.
Site walk & crowd flow
We look at entrances, gathering spots and the best photo moments.
Design & power plan
A layout and power plan built around your event footprint.
Installation on your schedule
We install around vendor setup and your opening date.
Support during the event
If something needs attention while you are open, we fix it.
Takedown & storage
We take it down after the event, ready for next year.
Full-service project delivery
How We Plan Your Festival Lighting
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Share your event brief
Provide dates, map, city and desired lighting effect.
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Review the site
Discuss access, mounting points and project contacts.
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Develop the scope
Agree on features, support needs and the estimate.
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Schedule the installation
Coordinate delivery around venue operations.
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Plan the finish
Confirm display support, removal and storage if applicable.
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Talk to Us About Your Festival
Tell us the venue, dates and what you want people to experience. We can discuss lighting ideas and the practical details needed for a proposal.
Helpful answers
Festival Lighting FAQs
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What is festival lighting, and how does it differ from regular holiday lighting?
Festival lighting is designed around an event, not just a season. Here is how it differs:
- Event-specific designBuilt around your theme, crowd flow and the spots where people gather and take photos.
- Bigger scaleLight tunnels, mega trees, park and street lighting, not just a roofline.
- Year-round useHoliday markets, cultural festivals and community events at any time of year.
- Full serviceWe design, install, look after the lights during the event, then take them down.
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What are the available options for festival lighting?
Our festival lighting options include, but are not limited to:
- Tree lightingTrunk and branch wraps that turn rows of trees into a feature.
- Park lightingPathways, gathering areas and focal points lit for evening visitors.
- Street lightingLight-pole features and streetscapes that draw people downtown.
- Building lightingOutlines and facades that frame civic buildings and venues.
- Light tunnels & canopiesWalk-through features that become the photo spot of the event.
- Mega trees & light spheresStatement pieces, like the 30-foot tree and 100 spheres at Celebration Square.
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How do I choose the right festival lighting for my event or location?
A few decisions make the choice much easier:
- Start with the themeIs the event elegant, playful, traditional or a winter wonderland?
- Map the spaceEntrances, main paths, stages and areas that need to be lit for safety.
- Pick focal pointsOne or two showpieces usually make a bigger impact than lights everywhere.
- Plan power and accessWhere power is available and how crews can reach each area.
- Talk to our teamWe walk the site with you and turn your ideas into a plan.
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What are the energy-efficient options for festival lighting?
Festival lighting can be bright without using a lot of energy:
- LED lightsLEDs use far less electricity than traditional bulbs and last much longer.
- Timers and schedulesLights run only during event hours.
- Reuse every yearWe take the display down, store it and reinstall it next season, which cuts waste.
- Focused designLighting the right areas well, instead of lighting everything.
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Can festival lighting be customized to match my event's theme or colours?
Yes. Every festival display we build is custom:
- Your coloursWarm white, cool white or colours that match your theme or brand.
- Colour-changing effectsFades, chases and colour changes on suitable LED systems.
- Custom pieces and layoutsArches, tunnels, trees and features sized for your site.
- Design helpNot sure what you want? We bring ideas from years of festival work.
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Are there safety considerations for installing festival lighting?
Safety is built into every festival installation we do:
- Outdoor-rated equipmentLights and connections made for wind, snow and rain.
- Secure mountingLights fixed firmly and kept clear of walkways and crowds.
- Proper power planningLoads spread across circuits so nothing is overloaded.
- Certified crewsInsured, WCB-covered technicians with SafeContractor, Avetta and ContractorCheck certification.
- Checks during the eventIf anything needs attention while you are open, we fix it.
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What does festival lighting installation cost?
Every festival is different, so we give free, individual quotes instead of generic pricing. The main factors are:
- Size and scaleHow much area, how many trees and features.
- Type of lightingSimple string lighting versus tunnels, mega trees and custom pieces.
- Event lengthLonger events need more maintenance visits.
- Site access and powerLifts, permits and power runs can change the scope.
- Takedown and storageIncluded when we supply and store the display for you.
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Are professional festival lighting services available in my area?
Yes. Five Star installs festival lighting across Western Canada and Ontario, including:
- AlbertaEdmonton, Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, Strathcona County and Red Deer.
- ManitobaWinnipeg and surrounding communities.
- OntarioKitchener-Waterloo and the surrounding region.
- Proven experienceWe have supplied and maintained Zoominescence at the Edmonton Valley Zoo since 2013.
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What are some creative ways to use festival lighting?
Some of the most popular ideas we build:
- Light canopiesStrings of lights overhead that turn an open space into a room.
- Light tunnelsA walk-through feature that guests line up to photograph.
- Illuminated treesWrapped trunks and branches that glow from the inside.
- Lit pathwaysGuide visitors safely from one area to the next.
- Photo backdrops and archesA branded or themed spot made for social media.
- Colour washesBuildings and features lit in your event colours.
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How can festival lighting stay in good condition for multiple events?
When Five Star supplies your festival lighting, we take care of this for you:
- InspectionEvery piece is checked before and after the event.
- Careful takedownLights are removed and packed properly, not pulled down.
- Climate-controlled storageYour display is stored safely until next season.
- Cleaning and repairsOff-season cleaning and repairs so it is ready to go back up.
- Reinstall next yearYour display comes back, refreshed and ready for the crowds.
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Celebrate the holiday season with a dazzling display of colourful lights!
