Archive of posts tagged "celebration of light"

YVR Observation Deck at the Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks

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The Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks are a summertime staple in Vancouver, where you can enjoy the spectacle of the longest running offshore fireworks competition in the world at twilight on the shores of English Bay — along with almost half a million others. This year, the YVR Observation Deck gives families a fun and […]

SHOREFEST Free Concerts on Fireworks Nights in Vancouver

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What makes the world’s longest-running offshore international fireworks competition such a success each year, aside from its gorgeous setting in Vancouver’s English Bay, is the festivities that surround it. Food trucks, picnics, family fun, and the free SHOREFEST concerts all along the waterfront. SHOREFEST Free Concerts on Fireworks Nights English Bay and Sunset Beach will […]

Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks in Vancouver

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Mark your calendars and plan your warm summer nights on the shores of English Bay. The schedule and countries have been released for the 26th Honda Celebration of Light fireworks competition in Vancouver, the largest public event in British Columbia! Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks July 23, 2016 Royal Fireworks, representing Netherlands July 27, 2016 […]

Team Canada Fireworks Photos at the Honda Celebration of Light

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On Saturday night it was Team Canada’s turn to dazzle half a million fireworks spectators in the 25th Honda Celebration of Light. Following strong showings from China and Brazil, SHOREfest concerts, and aerial shows in the skies, it was a special anniversary year for the festival. At the end of the night, Team Canada was […]

Team Brazil Fireworks Photos from the Honda Celebration of Light

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The second night of the Honda Celebration of Light saw an estimated 300,000 people pack Vancouver beaches for Team Brazil’s display in the longest running offshore fireworks competition. While I’m still out of town in New Orleans, I followed the comments online that called the show amazing, spectacular, and gave it an A+! Team Brazil […]