Niagara Falls fireworks are seasonal, not nightly.

They run from mid-May to early October (and some holidays), typically at 10:00 or 10:15 pm. Show up and cross your fingers — weather cancels them more often than you’d think.

The Canadian side hosts the main show. The U.S. side does smaller ones on specific dates. Both schedules shift depending on the year, so check the official Niagara Parks (Canada) or NYS Parks (USA) website on the day you plan to go. There are no real restrictions for watching (no glass bottles or drones, obviously), but parking fills up fast. If you’re on a boat, stay clear — the hot fallout zone is bigger than you’d expect.

Plan for disappointment. Even in season, rain or wind kills the show. Bring an umbrella and a backup plan.