Vancouver Fireworks: Summer Lights in English Bay
Vancouver’s waterfront will light up ahead of the BC Day Long Weekend with Summer Lights in English Bay, a free, one-night fireworks celebration taking place Friday, July 31, 2026.
Summer Lights in English Bay
- Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
- Location: English Bay Beach Park
- Admission: The event is open to all residents and visitors, with no tickets or registration required.
Last November the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks competition was cancelled indefinitely. Summer Lights in English Bay was then developed following Council direction and this new event was created to offer residents and visitors a free public fireworks celebration in 2026.
Summer Lights in English Bay will bring people together for an evening of fireworks over one of Vancouver’s most iconic public gathering places. The celebration is presented by the City of Vancouver and produced by BrandLive, with support from the Vancouver Park Board.
Taking place on the Friday of the BC Day long weekend the event kicks off Vancouver Pride Week’s closing weekend, before an exciting stretch of major events ahead for the city. The celebration will offer open public viewing areas at English Bay, with food trucks on site and opportunities for visitors to support nearby restaurants, cafés and local businesses in the West End before and after the fireworks.
BrandLive, a Vancouver-based event production company with extensive experience delivering major public events, is producing the event in coordination with the City, Vancouver Park Board and agency partners. The City and BrandLive are working closely with partners, including the Vancouver Police Department and Vancouver Fire Rescue Services to deliver a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Further details, including fireworks timing, viewing areas, road closures, transit recommendations, accessibility information and public safety reminders, will be shared in the coming weeks. Follow on Instagram for updates.
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