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.

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