Whether you're enjoying them over on Sunset Beach or right in the thick of it in English Bay, the annual Honda Celebration of Light fireworks festival is the true sign of summer in Vancouver. It's an explosion of awesomeness in the skies, on the beach and in the streets as hundreds of thousands gather each year to witness international pyrotechnics teams dazzle us with fireworks shows timed to music.
I've been representing V.I.A. on the FIREWORKS JURY since 2010 and this year we're also on board as an official sponsor, so we'll be bringing you much fireworks action in the coming months. The first order of business is to let you know which countries are involved and on which dates they'll be lighting things up!
Saturday, July 26th
USA
Team: Pyrotecnico
Wednesday, July 30th
France
Team: F.C. Pyro
Saturday, August 2nd
Japan
Team: Akariya Fireworks
Of course along with the fireworks comes SHOREfest. Presented by Shore 104.3 FM (which you tune in to during the fireworks to capture the simulcast of the tunes), the festival contains free musical performances, including The Sheepdogs on the SHOREfest stage. Organizers also plan to include community and cultural entertainment on the Saturday afternoons on the Rogue Stage at Sunset Beach. More performers will be announced soon.
Lastly, the Keg Lounge presented by The Keg Steakhouse and Bar will once again be located on top of the Bath House Roof at English Bay for the festival. The Keg Lounge offers guests prime viewing opportunities, delicious food offerings, and intimate music experiences from the English Bay SHOREfest stage. Proceeds from The Keg Lounge benefit the not for profit Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society. Early bird tickets are on sale now for $149 and can be purchased at: www.HondaCelebrationofLight.com.
