Programmable LED lighting makes Port Coquitlam’s historic City Hall even more of a feature in our downtown. Soft white lights trace the building’s architectural lines throughout the year, and can be programmed to change colours to recognize important events, cultural occasions or commemorative days – including those requested by the community.
Organizations are invited to submit free requests to change the City Hall lighting colour to recognize occasions that are not on the list of scheduled events. Requests are processed in the order in which they are received and are considered on a case-by-case basis using the following criteria:
- Supporting an event of national significance (such as Canada Day)
- Supporting a local festival or event that positively impacts community spirit.
- Supporting a local, national or international awareness issue that builds community or is related to community health (such as World Mental Health Day or End Bullying Pink Shirt Day).
Multi-day requests will not be accepted. City Hall lights up for each occasion or observance only once per calendar year. The City reserves the right to deny requests that do not merit public support or are mainly personal, private, political, polarizing or commercial in nature.
Request a City Hall Light Up
Applications must be received at least one month prior to your requested date, and are processed in the order in which they are received. You will be notified one week prior to the requested date if your request is approved.
Please read the following before completing the form below.
- Applications are now being accepted for 2025 only. Requests for 2026 will not be accepted until November 15, 2026.
- Multi-day or multi-year requests will not be accepted.
- The City of Port Coquitlam reserves the right to deny requests that are mainly personal, private, political or commercial in nature.
- The City of Port Coquitlam reserves the right to give priority to events that are hosted by the City, have national significance, or have been approved by Council.