Every year Light the Lakes amazes spectators from miles around.  Light the Lakes delivers an explosive spectacular like no other. This ground breaking historical event lights the Chautauqua Sky
in one the largest fireworks display in North America that can be seen from SPACE!  All of
Chautauqua County is invited to participate as this event draws spectators regionally as well as
locally to our area.

Created as an event that the entire county could collectively promote as one major destination.  Marketing this area as one with all its unique layers of diversity from each community makes Chautauqua County a more competitive destination and appealing to attract mass visitors to our region. 

“The gathering of families and friends enjoying simple, no cost, old fashioned pleasures like music on the waterfront, farmer's markets, antique stores, swimming, boating, fishing and a seven location fireworks finale is what Chautauqua County is all about.” said Dan Dalpra, founder of Light the Lakes & the Bemus Bay Pops.