Celebration of Light Fireworks Road Closures, Transit, VIewpoints
Hundreds of thousands of spectators will look to the sky over English Bay as the Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks in Vancouver return for three nights this summer. Here’s everything you should know about the entertainment schedule, traffic impacts, road closures, and more:
Fireworks Road Closures | Viewpoints | Transit to the Fireworks | Tips
Vancouver Fireworks Schedule
Snowbirds Air Show at 6:30pm (on July 19 and 23 only). Drone Show at 10:00pm. Firework Show at 10:15pm with all Canadian teams!
- Saturday, July 19, 2025: Yukon – Team Midnight Sun
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025: Quebec – Team Royal Pyrotechnie
- Saturday, July 26, 2025: Nova Scotia – Team Fireworks FX
Vancouver Fireworks Road Closures
Road closures are in effect between 5:00pm and 7:00pm on fireworks nights in the West End, including Davie, Denman and Beach Ave. Access roads into Kits Point are closed from 6:00pm. Roads will re-open once crowds have dispersed and police have given their all clear at approximately 11:00pm.
Residents will be allowed into the area at specific access points but must display a valid resident parking permit or recent proof of address. Please respect all parking notices to avoid having your vehicle towed as enforcement will be strict. Motorists are not permitted to stop on any city bridge to view the fireworks, as it is a serious safety and traffic flow concern.
Viewpoints in Vancouver
Anywhere with a view of the barge is going to be a great view! All along the Seawall from about Sunset Beach to about where it meets Park Lane; from the Burrard Bridge; around by Vanier Park, Kits Point, Kits Beach, clear over to Jericho Beach will have nice views in the sky. The Cypress Lookout in West Vancouver is also a popular spot with a panoramic view of the whole area – but be warned it goes get very busy on that road.
For a premium experience, tickets are available for the following reserved seating options in the Concord Pacific Grandstand (reserved bleacher seating); the Scotiabank Lounge; Inukshuk Point; English Bay Grandstands and private luxury cabanas and private patios.
Taking Transit to the Fireworks
English Bay is easily serviced by transit and Downtown bike and walking routes via the seawall, leave your car at home and take transit or bike to the celebration! TransLink is boosting transit service and adjusting some bus routes to help Celebration of Lights attendees get to and from the fireworks nights. Due to large crowds during event nights, attendees should plan for additional travel time on all modes of transit.
The following changes will be in effect on July 19, 23, and 26:
- Pre-event shuttles running from Burrard Station to the intersection of Denman St and West Georgia St (from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
- Post-event shuttles will run from the intersection of Bidwell St and West Georgia St: customers will be dropped off at the intersection of Burrard St and West Georgia St (near Burrard Station), and then Waterfront Station
- Post-event shuttles to West and North Vancouver will run from the intersection of West Georgia St and Denman St
- Due to street closures, routes 5, 6 (5:00pm to midnight), and 23 (8:00am to midnight) will be rerouted
- The SkyTrain will operate every 2 to 3 minutes before and after fireworks nights (bikes will not be permitted on the SkyTrain after 10:30pm due to crowding)
- SeaBus sailings will be every 15 minutes and are extended from 9:00pm until the last sailing from Waterfront Station at 1:22am (on July 23) and from 9:00pm (on July 19 and 26) – Sailings will be every 10 minutes from 1:00pm to 9:30pm on July 19 and 26.
- West Coast Express will operate a special train on July 26! A train will leave from Mission City station at 7:00pm and arrive at Waterfront Station at 8:15pm. The return train will begin boarding at Waterfront Station at 11:00pm and leave at midnight.
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More Fireworks Viewing Tips
- Many get to the beach earlier in the day to secure their viewing spot. Be sure to protect yourself during hot weather.
- Walk, bike, roll, or take transit whenever possible!
- Be aware of fireworks viewing point markers, especially those marking the high tide points along the beach
- Put waste in its place. Walk, bike or roll with waste to the nearest garbage, recycling or organics bin
- Use the “Pack-In, Pack-Out” method, especially for large gatherings. Group gatherings often result in excess waste and can quickly overfill waste bins. Bring waste home with you to properly sort and dispose of
- Be considerate of the community and keep noise to a minimum when leaving
- Respect the no smoking ban in Vancouver parks and refrain from using barbeques
- Watching from the water? Follow safe boating guidelines, carry your boating license with you and refrain from consuming alcohol on the water
- Canoes, kayaks and other non-powered vessels should stay close to the shore to avoid interfering with larger vessels
- Boaters should also be aware of the exclusion perimeter in English Bay; this will be marked out by marine buoys
- Leave your pets at home. Fireworks and large crowds can be very frightening for animals. If you choose to bring your dog with you, make sure it’s wearing proper identification: 97 per cent of dogs that are licensed and wearing tags are returned to their owner. If your dog gets lost, phone 3-1-1 to inform Animal Services
- Drinking alcohol is not permitted at Sunset Beach, English Bay, and Third Beach.
- Glass beverage bottles and containers are also not allowed on parks and beaches.
