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Niagara Falls Not Blue for Political Reasons
Niagara Falls stayed teal, not blue, for Alzheimer's Awareness Month, not political messaging.
In brief
Niagara Falls stayed teal, not blue, for Alzheimer's Awareness Month, not political messaging. Niagara Parks confirmed the falls were illuminated teal for Alzheimer's Awareness Month on Nov 3, 2026, not blue for political reasons. Originally reported by Lead Stories.
Viral Claim About Falls Color
A post on X claimed Niagara Falls turned blue to celebrate Democrats winning Congress control in 2026 midterms.
“Please tell this is true! Did Canada light up our side of the Falls blue? Please say it's so! #midterm #cdnpoli”
Actual Illumination Color
Niagara Parks confirmed the falls were illuminated teal for Alzheimer's Awareness Month on Nov 3, 2026.
“All Niagara Falls illuminations are administered by the Niagara Falls Illumination Board. Partisan political displays are not permitted under the policies and guidelines of the board. The image that is circulating on social media is a teal illumination for Alzheimer's Awareness Month last night.”
Political Messaging Policy
Niagara Parks prohibits political messaging under its illumination policies, which were followed on Nov 3, 2026.
“Partisan political displays are not permitted under the policies and guidelines of the board.”
The main idea
Niagara Parks confirmed the falls were illuminated teal for Alzheimer's Awareness Month on Nov 3, 2026, not blue for political reasons.
