Illumination Program

The BMDA has two main application periods:

• November intake period: Apply in November for illumination dates occurring in the new year, January 1 to June 30.

• May intake period: Apply in May for illuminations occurring July 1 to December 31.

Late requests received outside of the intake periods may be accommodated based on scheduling availability. A minimum of 5 business days is required for evaluation and processing and a late fee will apply.

Conferences and major events eligible for illumination within this category:

• Conferences

  • Corporate and International – 500 delegates +

  • All other markets – 500 room nights on peak + (approx. 1200 delegates)

• Major Events

  • International – 500 total attendees +

  • All other markets – 1000 total attendees +

Requests must adhere to all relevant City policies and bylaws, including the Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy, which prohibits the representation of the following:

• Pornography;

• Support of, or involvement in the production, distribution, and sale of weapons and other life-threatening products;

• Alcohol and other addictive substances; and

• Demeaning or derogatory portrayals, which, in light of generally prevailing community standards, may cause deep or widespread offence.

Requests must also reflect principles of objectivity and non-partisanship, and reflect the following principles:

• Non-religious;

• Apolitical and non-diplomatic;

• Free of discrimination, hatred, violence and/or racism; and

• Of benefit to the wider community.

Corporate Festivals and Events may be subject to fees at the discretion of the BMDA for:

• Applications sent outside of intake period - $250 +HST

• Custom illumination request for all applicants: additional fees of $250 + HST