Join us for a series of events at Coaldale's new Civic Plaza. CIVIC PLAZA WINTER SERIES Looking for a schedule of Winter Fest events? Check out the Civic Plaza Winter Series below. Join Coaldale’s inaugural Winter Fest by hosting an event at the Civic Plaza ! Community groups, organizations, and businesses are invited to create memorable experiences at the new Civic Plaza, featuring beautiful light displays previously part of Coaldale’s Winter Walk in the Park. Hosts will have access to the Concession Plaza, cozy outdoor fire pits, and the new outdoor skating rink. Fill out the Civic Plaza Host Application to request a date to help light up the season for our community. Night of Lights Friday, November 28 (2:30 - 9 p.m.) Hosted by the Town of Coaldale, the 25th Annual Country Christmas Night of Lights will take place Friday, November 28. Learn more Thank you to our Night of Lights sponsors: Kinsmen Club of Coaldale , Coaldale Chamber of Commerce , Coaldale Home Hardware Building Centre , ATB , Buster's Pizza & Donair & KFC . Onyx Realty Sunday, December 7 (5:30 - 8 p.m.) Join the Onyx Realty for hot chocolate, fires and ice skating. Coaldale Figure Skating Club Monday, December 8 (5 - 8 p.m.) Join the Coaldale Figure Skating Club for hot chocolate, candy canes, colouring, fires and ice skating. Southern Alberta Homes Friday, December 12 (5:30 - 8 p.m.) Join the Southern Alberta Homes Team for hot chocolate, fires and ice skating. Glow Skate with Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs of Coaldale Saturday, December 13 (5:30 - 8 p.m.) The Kinsmen & Kinettes will be joining forces with the Town of Coaldale again with a fan favourite, Glow Skate! The evening will include FREE hot dogs & smokies compliments of the Coaldale Food Market & Coaldale Inn! Join them for a glow skate with live music by Amy Allred, a DJ, wagon rides, hot dogs, candy canes, hot chocolate, fires and ice skating. Rumour has it Santa is expected to make an appearance as well! This year's Glow Skate is brought to you by Kinsmen Club of Coaldale , Kinette Club of Coaldale , Coaldale Inn , Coaldale Home Hardware and the Coaldale Food Market . Coaldale Canadian Reformed Church Tuesday, December 23 (5:30 - 8 p.m.) Join the Coaldale Canadian Reformed Church for hot chocolate, treats, fires and ice skating while enjoying music from a choir of carolers. Coaldale Chamber of Commerce Thursday, December 4 (5:30 - 8 p.m.) Join the Coaldale Chamber of Commerce for cookies, hot chocolate, fires and ice skating. Winter Fest Finale Saturday, December 20 (Noon - 3 p.m.) Join us for a festive all-ages finale to Coaldale Winter Fest. The event will feature Photos with Santa (Mr. & Mrs. Claus), Wagon Rides, Live music from Amy Allred sponsored by the Coaldale Chamber of Commerce, hot chocolate bar, smores and outdoor skating. More information coming soon. Learn more here . Wagon rides sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Coaldale & Coaldale Home Hardware Building Centre . 3rd Coaldale Scouts Wednesday, December 10 (6 - 8 p.m.) Join the 3rd Coaldale Scouts for hot chocolate, fires and ice skating. Coaldale Real Estate Centre Friday, December 5 (5:30 - 8 p.m.) Come out and join Real Estate Centre, for hot chocolate, hot apple cider, marshmallows to roast, 2026 calendar giveaway and ice skating. Enjoy some skating and then warm up at the natural gas fire pits and roast a marshmallow (sticks will be provided) while sipping a hot beverage. Coaldale Public Library Saturday, December 6 (5:30 - 8 p.m.) Join the Coaldale Public Library for Skating with Elsa, Wagon Rides, Free Pizza, Hot Chocolate and Smores. Take a break to warm up at one of the natural gas fire pits. Wagon rides sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Coaldale & Coaldale Home Hardware Building Centre . Interested in hosting an afternoon or evening at Civic Plaza as part of the Civic Plaza Winter Series? Fill out the Civic Plaza Host Application .

Visit Coaldale, AB - Nov. 28 to Dec. 23 for Winter Fest beginning with the 25th Annual Country Christmas Night of Lights. 17 Days 17 Hours 17 Minutes 17 Seconds Until next Summer Fest! Get ready for a magical holiday season at Coaldale Winter Fest! From November 28 to December 23 , Civic Plaza will buzz with energy as the Town, local community groups, organizations and businesses host a variety of enchanting events. A highlight of this year’s Winter Fest will be the stunning light displays that will once again adorn our downtown core, creating a festive backdrop for all events and adding to the holiday cheer throughout the season. The festivities begin with the highly anticipated 25th Annual Country Christmas Night of Lights on Friday, November 28 . The outdoor ice, complete with refrigeration lines, is anticipated to be ready for the event and the Coaldale Public Library will be offering their skate rental program throughout Winter Fest. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season with us—join in the holiday spirit and make lasting memories! If you’re part of a community group or organization and want to join the fun, fill out the Civic Plaza Host Application . Schedule

Coaldale Winter Fest sponsorship package request form. SPONSOR Sponsorship Package Interested in partnering with Coaldale Winter Fest? Fill out the form below. Sponsorship Package Request Form Contact name Business or Organizaton name Contact Email Submit Thanks for submitting, someone will be in touch soon. Contact Phone

November 29th Road Closures NIGHT OF LIGHTS ROAD CLOSURES Road Closures for Friday, November 28, 2025 Legend No parking after 4 p.m. and road closed from approx. 7:15 - 8 p.m. No parking after 2 p.m. and road closed from approx. 7:15 - 8 p.m. No parking after 5 p.m. and road closed from approx. 6 - 9 p.m. No parking after 5 p.m. and road closed from approx. 6:30 - 8 p.m. No parking after 5 p.m. No parking after 5 p.m. and road closed from approx. 5:30 - 8 p.m. Map

A warm glow that invites the community to celebrate the magic of the holiday season together. LIGHT DISPLAYS Adorn Downtown Coaldale Winter Walk in the Park and its beloved light displays have moved downtown! Last year, Coaldale’s beloved Winter Walk in the Park light displays made their way to Main Street and, most prominently, to Civic Plaza—Coaldale’s Community Living Room —as part of our first-ever Winter Fest . We are excited to announce that the displays will be returning this year. This exciting move brings the enchanting lights from the park into the very heart of town, turning Civic Plaza into a welcoming hub of holiday magic. By relocating these iconic light displays to Civic Plaza, Winter Fest highlights Coaldale’s Community Living Room as a central space where friends, families, and visitors can gather to celebrate the season. Positioned along Main Street, the light displays also extend through the downtown area, adding warmth and sparkle to the streetscape. This move not only enhances accessibility for both locals and tourists but also opens up opportunities for more community groups, organizations, and businesses to participate by hosting at Civic Plaza as part of our Civic Plaza Winter Series . Civic Plaza features not just the beautiful light displays but also an outdoor skating rink, cozy natural gas fire pits, and a concession area, making it an ideal spot to gather, warm up, and enjoy the holiday spirit. By transforming Coaldale’s Community Living Room into a festive centre, we’re creating a holiday experience that brings the entire community together and makes Winter Fest accessible and inviting for all. This downtown transformation marks an exciting new chapter for Coaldale, welcoming everyone to experience the magic of Winter Fest in a central, vibrant setting that reflects the spirit of community. We’re thrilled to see Civic Plaza come alive again this season, glowing with the lights, warmth, and joy of the holidays! If you are a community group, organization or business interested in putting up a light display, please fill out the Light Display Application . Date: Friday, August 11 Time: 7:00 PM, the movie will begin sometime between 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM Location: Millennium Park (Hub Field) next to FCSS and behind the Ice Arena.

Hosted by the Domesticated Divas NIGHT OF LIGHTS CHRISTMAS MARKET A Christmas market hosted by Domesticated Divas . Domesticated Divas provides individuals with an original and unique flair of a one-stop all in one shopping experience! Date: Friday, November 28 Time: 4 - 8 p.m. Location: Civic Square Atrium (1801 20th Ave #200) Facebook event: Learn More Application: Sold Out View the event map for more information regarding the location of the market.

For community groups, organizations and businesses interested in hosting at Civic Plaza as part of Coaldale Winter Fest's Civic Plaza Winter Series. CIVIC PLAZA HOST APPLICATION Interested in joining our Civic Plaza Winter Series and becoming a Civic Plaza Host? If you are a community group, organization, or business interested in hosting an event at Civic Plaza as part of our Civic Plaza Winter Series , fill out the form below and a Winter Fest representative will get back to you. Community group, organization or company name* Contact name* Contact phone* Contact email* First preferred date Please refer to the schedule and select a preferred date between November 28 and December 23 that does not already have an event scheduled. Second preferred date Preferred time Please indicate what your preferred time is for hosting (for example, from 5 to 8 p.m.). Submit

Night of Lights Brochure & Map NIGHT OF LIGHTS BROCHURE & MAP 2025 Night of Lights Brochure & Map Download the 2025 Night of Lights Brochure & Map (.pdf)

Coaldale Winter Fest contact form. CONTACT US Do you have a suggestion, question or a comment? Fill out the form below to reach our event organizers. Inquiry CONTACT US First name Email Submit Thanks for submitting, someone will be in touch soon. Phone Last name

Coaldale, Alberta Country Christmas Best Decorated Contests COUNTRY CHRISTMAS BEST DECORATED CONTESTS 2025 Country Christmas Best Decorated Contest Our judges had an incredibly difficult time choosing winners for the 2025 Country Christmas Best Decorated Contest. Coaldale was filled with an amazing number of festive homes and businesses, and the outstanding quality and creativity of the displays made this year especially memorable. Congratulations to our 7th Annual Coaldale Country Christmas Best Decorated Contest winners, and a heartfelt thank you to all participants for spreading holiday cheer throughout our community. Best Large Display Winner: 2119 9a St Duane, Jennifer & Bo Livergood Left to right: Councillor Bill Chapman, Special Events Coordinator Mark McIntosh, Special Events Coordinator Brooke Tonin, Councillor Lisa Reis, Jennifer Livergood, Duane, Bo Livergood, (not pictured: Duane Livergood), Mayor Jack Van Rijn, Deputy Mayor Jason Beekman, Councillor Dale Pickering. Best Small Display Winner: Ian & Linda Robison 2210 15 St Left to right: Councillor Bill Chapman, Deputy Mayor Jason Beekman, Ian Robison (not pictured: Linda Robison), Mayor Jack Van Rijn, Councillor Lisa Reis, Special Events Coordinator Mark McIntosh, Councillor Dale Pickering, Special Events Coordinator Brooke Tonin. Best Business Display Winner: Herman's Carpets (decorated by Lynne Hammond and Henry Stavinga) 1718 20th Ave Left to right (back): Special Events Coordinator Brooke Tonin, Councillor Bill Chapman, Mayor Jack Van Rijn, Councillor Lisa Reis, Special Events Coordinator Mark McIntosh. Left to right (front): Brian Winters, Henry Stavinga. 2024 Country Christmas Best Decorated Contest Winners 2023 Country Christmas Best Decorated Contest Winners Please refer to the 2025 map below for a selection of light displays for your viewing pleasure. Make the Holiday Season brighter by lighting and decorating your home, yard and/or business. Become a 7th annual winner of our Country Christmas Best Decorated Contest! This year 3 categories will be judged: Best Small Display (Garden display, apartment/condo patio or deck display, window display) Best Large Display (Full yard/house display) Best Decorated Business Judging will take place from outside the residence or business and viewed from the street only. Judges will not enter the property to view back or side yards. Judging criteria will include: unique design and creative use of lights and decorations storyline or theme display and placement of decorations, animated objects overall presentation Your information First name* Last name* Email* Submission to judge Category* Address* If you have a photo or video of the submission, please upload it below. Upload File Submit

Coaldale, Alberta Country Christmas Night of Lights Parade Application Form. NIGHT OF LIGHTS PARADE APPLICATION Interested in entering a float in the Country Christmas Night of Lights Parade? Fill out the form below! Parade Information Date: Friday, November 28, 2025 Staging Area: Along 11th Street between 21st Ave and 22nd Ave facing North. Lineup: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Judging: 6 p.m. Start: 7 p.m. Registration deadline: Thursday, November 27 @ Noon. Contact e-mail: clayton.varjassy@coaldale.ca Contact phone: 403-345-1328 No Entry Fee The Night of Lights Parade is a community event designed to entertain families and visitors in our community. The street lights along the parade route will be turned off during the parade to showcase your float to the fullest. Get creative, share the Christmas Spirit and above all, come and have fun in Coaldale. The Town of Coaldale has confirmed Santa's attendance at the parade. Please help keep the spirit alive by ensuring there is only one Santa in the parade. Please ensure that your daytime running lights and headlights are either blacked out or turned off during the parade to help keep the emphases on the float decorations and lights. Rules & Regulations INSURANCE: All vehicle entries and animal entries must provide a Certificate of Insurance (pink slip) as evidence that insurance is maintained for your entry and your entry’s participants. All vehicle operators MUST have a valid operator’s license. PROVINCE OF ALBERTA TRAFFIC SAFETY ACT: The Act applies to all roadways at all times with the exception of the official parade route on the designated date and at the designated time. Quads and golf carts are not permitted on any roadway other than: travelling directly to and from the marshalling area at Coaldale Health Centre; on the designated parade route. Other unregistered vehicles will only be permitted on the parade route. These vehicles must be dropped off and picked up at the Staging Area by trailer. All trailers being used as a float must satisfy The Act while travelling to and from the official parade route start and end site Staging Area. Field tractors are permitted to travel to and from the official parade route start and end site Staging Area, however, passengers other than permitted by a jump seat are not allowed on the vehicle during transport to and from the Staging Area. PARKING: Please carpool to the Staging Area to avoid congestion and delays in leaving the area after the parade. More details will follow as to where parking will be available. STAGING AREA: The Staging Area will be along 11th Street between 21st Ave and 22nd Ave facing North. We request that all entrants be in the Staging Area and checked in no later than 6 p.m. if you would like your entry to be judged, and no later than 6:30 p.m. to participate in the parade. Judging starts at 6 p.m. Ribbons will be handed out by 6:45 p.m. Please note that safety rules will be reviewed with each entry prior to the parade start and that all instructions made by parade Officials must be obeyed. *An information email will be sent to you prior to parade day with all of the information you will need to make the day a success. MAXIMUM ENTRY DIMENSIONS: If your entry exceeds 40 feet in length or 16 feet in height (from ground level), the parade committee will contact you with further information. JUDGING: Judging will commence at 6 p.m. COMMERCIAL ENTRIES: Commercial and agricultural entries are welcomed. For safety reasons, please note that fuel trucks or any road trailers carrying dangerous goods are not permitted to enter the parade. Alcoholic beverages and drugs Alcohol, cannabis and prohibited drugs are forbidden. Participants whom parade officials believe have consumed alcohol, cannabis or prohibited drugs prior to or during the parade will be removed and not be accepted in future parades. Smoking Smoking is not permitted on the parade route. Parade position Parade position will be chosen by parade officials at the time of staging. Equestrian entries Equine entries can be dropped off in the Staging Area. Please provide your own clean-up crew for any messes at the Staging Area and along the parade route. Decorating Please ensure that your daytime running lights and headlights are either blacked out or turned off during the parade. Show your creativity and provide parade-goers with a memorable light display. Parade safety Do NOT throw candy during the Night of Lights parade. Seat belt Traffic Safety Rules and helmet rules will be relaxed while on the parade route ONLY. Skateboarders, rollerbladers, and bikers are NOT allowed to be towed by any float or vehicle. Floats containing a combustible fuel powered generator or other possible fire hazards must have on board, at a minimum, a 10 lb ABC Chemical Fire Extinguisher. No entry may be more than 16 feet in height (from ground level) to ensure it will be able to fit under the Shaw cable over main street and no longer than 40’ to be able to navigate the corner at 20th Ave and 19th St. Please contact organizers for more information if required. All parade entries must stay on the parade route from start to finish to ensure the safety of the public and to ensure no traffic infractions are incurred as per the Province of Alberta Traffic Safety Act. All trailers being used as a float must satisfy the Province of Alberta Traffic Safety Act while travelling to and from the official Staging Area and end site. Specifically, trailers must adhere to the following: street legal; working lights; license plate; no passengers; no items blowing off the trailer. All riders on floats must be securely seated on the float with all parts of their bodies confined within the float (no feet dangling from float). A safety support or railing on the float would be preferred. Once on the parade route, no one will be allowed to jump onto the float. The ultimate responsibility for safety lies with each individual entry. Entries must comply with all rules and regulations and safety codes. The Town of Coaldale, Event Committee and staff assume no responsibility in connection with and makes no representation as to the safety of any parade entry, in whole or in part, solely by compliance with the parade rules and regulations. Parade float entry information Organization/entry name* What is the estimated total length of your parade entry including tow vehicle and trailer if applicable?* What is the estimated maximum height of your parade entry?* Which of the following categories are applicable to your parade entry?* Large trailer (vehicles towing a trailer 16' feet and longer) Small trailer (vehicles towing a trailer UNDER 16' in length) No trailer (anything with wheels that is NOT towing a trailer, for example: tractors, classic cars, antiques and horse-drawn carriages). On foot (no vehicle OR the vehicle is not the primary focus, for example: cheer teams, marching bands and animals) Checklist I agree to turn off and/or cover my headlights and running lights for the duration of the parade (if applicable) * I will provide proof of insurance day-of or upload it to this form below. * I agree to and understand all Rules and Regulations and Parade Safety as stated above. * Certificate of insurance (pink slip) Upload File Proof of insurance can be provided day-of or uploaded to this form in advance. Contact information First name* Last name* Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* Phone* Email* Photo/Video Authorization & Release I authorize The Town of Coaldale, to use: 1. film photographs, 2. digital photographs, 3. motion picture footage and/or 4. audio recordings of myself and my parade entry and any persons or things associated with my parade entry recorded in Coaldale for the following uses: The Materials will be recorded and used with the understanding that the content or theme thereof will be the following: To promote the Town of Coaldale, AB as a preferred community to live, work and play. I affirm to the Photo/Video Authorization & Release * Reproduction and use The Town of Coaldale has the unrestricted right and permission to copyright and use, re-use, publish, and republish the Materials in all forms of media (including printed materials) for art, promotional purposes (including, but not limited to, advertising, publicity, commercial, or display use), illustration, exhibition, editorial, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. This right extends to both domestic and foreign markets. Reproduction and use I hereby relinquish any right that I may have to examine or approve the completed Materials or their use(s). Further, I hereby release and discharge The Town of Coaldale and all persons functioning under the Towns permission or authority (including, but not limited to, associates, affiliates, officers, agents, advertising agencies, designated directors, employees, and customers) from any claims. This includes claims related to blurring, alteration, distortion, or use in composite form that may occur or be produced in the process of recording, processing, or publishing the Materials, including any claims for libel or invasion of privacy. I hereby affirm that I am over the age of majority and have the right to contract in my child’s name. I have read the above document and I fully understand its contents. This agreement shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns. I affirm to the Release of claims * Affirmation I affirm that entering my full name and submitting this form constitutes an electronic signature of this form. * Signature Signature* Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. Submit

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