The Festival of Northern Lights gets underway in Owen Sound this evening.
The opening night program gets underway about 6pm with the City Band. Entertainment also includes Klash the Clown, and the Eighth Street Orchestra.
Local politicians will be on hand to mark the 27th annual winter festival.
Fireworks are planned for just after 7pm and then the lights will go on, welcoming six weeks of special events in the Owen Sound area.
Events include craft shows, gallery exhibitions and free skating.