Here Is Everything You Need To Know About This Year’s Fire & Ice Winter Festival

As you would have noticed over the last few years since moving to Ottawa, I have made a concerted effort to showcase the city in a refreshing way. I think for a long time there was a stigma associated with the nation’s capital – one I can admit I didn’t help to stop in my youth – that it has no culture and nothing to get excited for.

Since moving here I think I’ve helped you realize that that isn’t the case. 2023 is off to an exciting start and we have yet another festival to look forward to on bank street starting on March 17th that you’re not going to want to miss!

Get ready to venture out of the ordinary, and just in time for March break week with the whole family! From March 17th to 19th, Centretown is once again transforming into a magical street with stunning illuminations for The 2023 Fire & Ice Winter Festival

Centretown is once again transforming into a magical street with stunning illuminations. Bank Street will be filled with captivating lights and sound installations for you to interact with. If you’ve never been to Ottawa, Bank Street is one of those special places in the city that is woven into its history and culture.

This year’s Fire & Ice Winter Festival will be the most exciting yet! You’ll not want to miss this free 3-day event spanning over 4 blocks. End the night by dancing your way over to the silent disco. 

What you can expect …

  • Various performances throughout the street
  • Custom-designed installations – Never Seen Before!
  • Silent Disco – Bigger & Better
  • Live DJs
  • Outdoor Bar
  • And more!!

The festival will take place on

Friday, March 17th from 7:30 pm to 12 am

The installations on streets are open from 7:30 PM
Live DJ starts at 8 PM in the parking lot behind Snider Plaza
*Silent Disco starts at 10 PM in the parking lot behind Snider Plaza

Saturday, March 18th from 11 am to 12 am

The installations on streets are open from 11 AM
Live DJ starts at 8 PM in the parking lot behind Snider Plaza
*Silent Disco starts at 10 PM in the parking lot behind Snider Plaza

Sunday, March 19th from 11 am to 10:30 pm

The installations on streets are open from 11 AM and the best part?

Admission to the festival is *FREE

*Tickets are needed for Silent Disco Headphones

Keep your eyes out for updates on our social media: @downtownbank

FIRE & ICE WINTER FESTIVAL | SILENT DISCO

FEEL THE WARMTH AS YOU SWAY YOUR BODY TO THE SOUND OF MUSIC THIS WINTER!

Taking place in the parking lot behind Snider Plaza, the Silent Disco is the perfect way to end your day at the Fire & Ice Winter Festival.

With a holographic castle stage, stunning lights, and multiple DJ stations to choose from, it will be an experience you won’t want to miss!

March 17th (Friday) & March 18th (Saturday)

10 PM until 12 AM

If you’re looking for something that will wow the kids, woo someone special, or just a reason to get out and celebrate the winter in Ottawa in a fabulous way, I highly recommend that you join Julio and I at this year’s Fire & Ice Winter Festival

Come along with Julio & I if you aren’t following us yet at @dothedaniel & @fashionights on all social media platforms.

Photos: Daniel Reyes Cocka and all participating brands above

Don’t forget to be kind & laugh a little more this year 

Daniel Reyes Cocka xo 

*Please note that this may be a sponsored post and promotional consideration may have been offered by participating brands – our disclosure can be found at all times by clicking here.