OTTAWA SIGN ILLUMINATION
BMDA accepts sign-lighting requests for not-for-profit and charitable causes and awareness campaigns, festivals, events, and sports achievements. Check out the current lighting calendar or apply for your own illumination below.
Illumination Calendar
How to apply
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.
Eligibility
Not-for-profit and charitable causes
Not-for-profit and charitable awareness campaigns
Festivals and events
Sports achievements
National Days (Accredited Foreign Missions)
Colours
Please review the colour choices below.
Additional fees will apply for custom colour requests.
Fees
Not-for-profit and charitable awareness campaigns, Sports achievements, and National Days (Accredited Foreign Missions):
Applications received during intake period – No Fee *
Applications sent outside of intake period - $100 + HST Application fee *
Corporate Festivals and Events:
Applications sent during intake period – $100 + HST *
Applications sent outside of intake period - $250 +HST *
*Custom illumination request for all applicants: additional fees of $250 + HST will apply for all custom colour requests.