The Summerland Chamber was thrilled to welcome thousands of attendees, not only from Summerland but from all over the Okanagan, for the 35^th Annual Summerland Festival of Lights. We have had so much positive feedback from the community, everyone commenting on how great it was to have the event back after the pandemic hiatus.

 

The Chamber wishes to extend our sincere thanks to our partner in this event, The District of Summerland, who we work with in so many different capacities from the planning stage through to event day. Everyone at The District is dedicated to this event and our gratitude is immense.

 

Festival of Lights would be nothing without our community sponsors, vendors and businesses. Your continued support is always humbling, and we could not do it without you!

 

This year the “Light Up” ceremony was incredibly special. We were so touched to have Nicole Schellenberg and Tyrone Kruger from PIB in attendance to give us a warm First Nations welcome and to perform the most touching version of the Okanagan Song and thrilled the audience with a traditional dance each.

 

Mayor Holmes, Council, and dignitaries - Dan Albas MP, Dan Ashton MLA, Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield, RDOS representative Riley Gettens and members of the Chamber Board of Directors were led in procession to the stage by the Summerland Pipes and Drums and members from the Summerland RCMP. Thank you so much for making the official Light Up so special.