OTTAWA SIGN ILLUMINATION

The 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

  • The 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.

    • Not-for-profit and charitable causes

    • Not-for-profit and charitable awareness campaigns

    • Festivals and events

    • Sports achievements

    • National Days (Accredited Foreign Missions)

  • 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.

Colours

Please review the colour choices below.

A fee of $250+HST will apply for all custom colour requests.

The BMDA will not accept any requests to have the lights turned off or dimmed.