Niagara On Fire
All events are free!
A 15 minute video will be shown on a large screen outdoors at Market Square at the same wintry time of year when the actual burning took place in 1813. Along the town’s main Queen Street, lighting effects will simulate flames, and the town will be glowing red.
A 15 minute video will be shown on a large screen outdoors at Market Square at the same wintry time of year when the actual burning took place in 1813. Along the town’s main Queen Street, lighting effects will simulate flames, and the town will be glowing red.
The video will tell the story of the burning of the town from the point of view of a fictional survivor of the devastation. The film will leave a lasting memory and understanding of the extent of the catclysm.
img5 The video will be made available for sale to the public, as well as be distributed to schools. Refreshments will be available in the Market Room of the Courthouse, and local shops will be open for business during the event.
Dec. 7, Saturday: NIAGARA on FIRE in Market Square 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Saturday is the big event! The movie premiere of a specially made docudrama, NIAGARA ON FIRE, will be shown outdoors on a giant screen in Market Square. The film will be shown 5 times throughout the evening starting at 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. It depicts the burning of Niagara 200 years ago and its consequences. Also featured is a spectacular Sound and Light show on the front of the Courthouse! Fireworks and much more.
