::::25,000 TICKETS ALREADY SOLD!::::  A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED & MESMERIZING ONTARIO PREMIERE FOR ILLUMI – A DAZZLING WORLD OF LIGHTS BY CAVALIAThe largest light, sound and multimedia show in the world put stars and lights in visitors of all ages’ eyesPHOTOS OF THE DAZZLING EVENING: https://we.tl/t-4B05gXiZ5Y PHOTO OF CREATOR NORMAND LATOURELLE:  https://we.tl/t-cyKvefE7NZ RED CARPET PHOTOS:   https://we.tl/t-MBxogF7cu8 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO (FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022) #illumiMississauga – After months of anticipation, thousands of guests and locals flocked to illumi on Tuesday night to celebrate the opening of their new location in Mississauga, Ontario. Underneath the impressive illumi Tree of Lights, Normand Latourelle, creator of illumi, kicked off the festivities and glowed with pride as he reflected on the hard and dedicated work it took to bring the joy of illumi to GTA residents and beyond. ALREADY A ROARING SUCCESS Latourelle’s passion and vision coupled with the dedication of his team has more than paid off. The latest GTA attraction is sparking tons of buzz and has already sold 25,000 tickets for its first edition in Mississauga! Of the six nights that illumi has run so far, four have been completely sold out. With ticket prices comparable to those of a movie ticket and free parking close to the entrance, illumi is a perfect choice for a fun outing with your friends, family, or special someone. AN EVENING WITH LIGHTS, MAGIC AND AMAZEMENT What’s historically been a quiet area of Mississauga at night could not have been more lively on Tuesday evening for the official Ontario premiere of illumi – A Dazzling World of Lights. Over 3,500 visitors of all ages came to take in the sights at illumi. No matter where visitors turned their heads, they could catch families, couples and friends snapping pictures with their loved ones, interacting with light structures like never before, and looking around with sheer wonder and amazement. On top of exploring the 14 universes at illumi, visitors got the chance to stop for a warm delicious bite at our food trucks or at the illumi food and beverage tent and round out the evening with a visit to the gift shop for souvenirs. SOME FAMILIAR FACES DAZZLED BY THE LIGHTS Several notables joined illumi for the festivities on Tuesday night and struck a pose on the red carpet. Among them was Mississauga Councillor Carolyn Parrish, CFL legend Michael Pinball Clemons, actors Katie Douglas, Tyssen Smith, TJ McGibbon, Dani Kind, and Jenna Warren as well as other public figures Sarain Fox, Melissa Grelo, Grego Minot, Mike Drolet, Radheyan Simonpillai, Ella Clarens, Leah Collins, Christina Cravero, Azalea Hart, Stacy Lee Kong, Jay Kana, and Kaysey Davis.ILLUMI – THE LARGEST LIGHT, SOUND AND MULTIMEDIA SHOW IN THE WORLD Kids and adults embark on a spectacular outdoor journey on foot through 14 magical worlds across a 600,000-sq-ft site (equivalent to ten football fields!) located near the intersection of the 407 and Hurontario Street. Brought to life by cutting-edge programming technologies, the immersive illumi universe features high-definition projections, jaw-dropping, state-of-the-art animatronic creatures, thousands of light structures, and over 20 million brilliant LED bulbs.   A SPOOKY SURPRISE COMING THIS HALLOWEEN Starting mid-October, illumi will introduce its first seasonal universe, a glowing pumpkin patch filled with 3,000 fiery-eyed pumpkins. Those who walk through this glowing field will see the first illumi installation where the lights look back at you, literally!   Visitors will also have the chance to enjoy special Halloween touches in the following universes: The Crazy Boulevard, Europea Place, The illumi Tree of Lights and its Village, and The Happiest Farm. Expect marvelous monsters, gleaming ghosts, wicked witches, and thousands of jack-o-lanterns of all shapes and sizes.ILLUMI – A DAZZLING WORLD OF LIGHTS BY CAVALIA AT A GLANCEAn epic multimedia journey around the worldA magical and extraordinary nocturnal outdoor journey20 million+ LED lightsThousands of structures spread throughout 14 magical universes, including one rotating seasonal universeA 600,000 square feet site, the equivalent of 10 football fields!Experience a magical walk under the stars like never before!SPOOKY AT ILLUMI, FROM OCTOBER 23THE HOLIDAY AT ILLUMI, FROM NOVEMBER 23 ABOUT CAVALIA AND ILLUMI Cavalia is a Canadian entertainment company that specializes in creating, producing and marketing large-scale live shows and events. A family business founded by Normand Latourelle, the company’s mission is to create the unexpected. Its expertise in high technology, multimedia and special effects creates magical, unique, never-before-seen experiences. illumi – A Dazzling World of Lights is Cavalia’s latest creation: a magical and captivating nocturnal journey created with thousands of monumental light sculptures. With illumi, Cavalia has established a multigeneration tradition in Quebec over the last 3 years, welcoming over 1.5 million visitors of all ages to date.  TICKETS – Now on sale! A limited number of tickets are available per evening and per time slot. Parking is Free! https://mississauga.illumi.com/schedules-and-rates/ Follow illumi – A Dazzling World of Lights on social media! Instagram: @illumiMississauga Facebook: @illumiMississauga TikTok: @illumiinsauga #illumiMississaugaEDITORIAL CALENDARWHAT: illumi – A Dazzling World of Lights by Cavalia WHEN: Now through January 8, 2023 WHERE: 7174 Derrycrest Dr, Mississauga, ON, L5W 1N4 FREE PARKING TICKETS & INFO: mississauga.illumi.com