Fireworks in English Bay Friday Only
There’s a one-night only fireworks show in English Bay this Friday, July 31st and here’s all you need to know including the schedule and downtown Vancouver road closures.
Details | Road Closures | Parking & Accessibility
Fireworks in English Bay Friday Only
- 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 annual 3-night 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. 
Taking place on the Friday of the BC Day long weekend the event kicks off Vancouver Pride‘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.
Road closures
- Noon to midnight:
- Traffic controls and road closures will be in effect in the English Bay area
- Beach Avenue will be closed from Stanley Park to Pacific Street for event setup and operations
- 6:00pm to midnight:
- The following roads will be fully closed:
- Davie Street from Denman Street to Burrard Street
- Denman Street from Alberni Street to Beach Avenue
- Local access for vehicles may be available at:
- Thurlow Street at Nelson and Burnaby streets
- Denman Street at Alberni Street
Bus routes serving the West End and downtown may be rerouted or delayed. Check TransLink alerts for the latest service updates and trip planning information.
Parking & Accessibility
- On-street parking will be limited. Watch for posted “no parking” signs.
- Several nearby parking lots will also be closed, including those at Kits Beach, Hadden Park and Vanier Park except for Bard on the Beach ticket holders.
- Vehicles towing boats will not be allowed into Kits Point once trailer parking at the Vanier Park boat launch reaches capacity.
- Accessible parking is available beginning at 5 pm on a first-come, first-served basis for vehicles displaying a valid accessible parking pass. Locations include:
- Park Board parking lot
- Sunset Beach lot (which will be open all day)
- Stalls along Park Drive near the Lawn Bowling Club
- Lot 66 at McNicoll Street and Arbutus Street
- The designated ride-hailing pickup or drop-off zone will be on the west side of 1300 Thurlow, from Harwood Street to Jung Lane
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