City of Niagara Falls Encourages Community Participation in Earth Hour on March 28

NIAGARA FALLS, ON — The City of Niagara Falls invites residents and businesses to join Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28, 2026, by turning off non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to show global support for climate action.

Earth Hour is a worldwide initiative that brings together individuals, organizations, and communities in a shared commitment to protecting the planet. By switching off lights for one hour, participants send a powerful message about the importance of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

To support Earth Hour, the City will switch off non-essential lights at municipal buildings. Essential lights, like streetlights, will stay on to keep everyone safe. The usual lighting of Niagara Falls will also be paused for the hour to mark the event.

Residents are encouraged to take part by turning off lights in their homes and exploring additional ways to get involved by visiting earthhour.org.

What: Earth Hour - a global initiative where individuals, businesses, and landmarks switch off non-essential lights to support climate action.
Where: Worldwide, including the City of Niagara Falls 
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.