The Courthouse heritage building will shine with interactive displays up nightly Thursday through Sunday for Lights on Stratford Winter Festival.
At the Nov. 2 meeting, Perth County council decided to replace and upgrade the courthouse tower of light installation with a system that can be programmed with specific colours to celebrate special occasions throughout the year, according to a news release.
“The courthouse building is such an iconic and important landmark, so we are absolutely thrilled that Perth County is supporting the tower lights to be resurrected with an enhanced installation that will be a beacon of joy at this winter’s Lights On Stratford and will continue to shine brightly for our community year-round,” said Zac Gribble, Executive Director of Destination Stratford and Festival Director of Lights On Stratford.
“It takes a village to raise a lights festival, and community partnerships are an essential element for success."
Perth County Communications officer Sarah Franklin said the current system has reached the end of its useful life. At the time it was installed, she said, it was uncertain what the conditions of the tower would do to a system of that nature being uninsulated and not intended for electrical and other items.
"A lot has been learned since the first system was installed.”
The 4th annual Lights On Stratford is free to the public Dec. 15 until Jan. 13, 2024.
Visit lightsonstratford.ca for more details.