Celebration of Light

📍 Vancouver, British Columbia

Dates: July 26 – August 2, 2025

An international fireworks competition lighting up English Bay, attracting over a million spectators to Vancouver's waterfront.

This stunning event is more than fireworks — it's a summer festival that brings the city together. Over three nights, teams from around the world compete with massive pyrotechnic displays timed perfectly to music. Crowds gather along the beaches from Stanley Park to Kitsilano, and Sunset Beach hosts a music festival, cultural pavilions, and food trucks. The atmosphere is festive, communal, and totally free.

  • Fireworks shows from three competing countries
  • Sunset Beach live music stage
  • Cultural exhibitions and food trucks
  • Nightly drone shows and beach lighting displays
  • Free to attend — no ticket needed
  • Family-friendly with viewing zones across the bay