Vancouver’s Celebration of Light Featuring a Drone Show

Vancouver’s most popular summer event, the Celebration of Light, returns this year with an exciting lineup and the thrilling new addition of drones.

This 3 day event is the longest-running fireworks competition in the world and is owned by the volunteer-run Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society.

The popular annual event attracts more than 400,000 people each evening. Drawing a huge attendance at English Bay, Kitsilano Beach as well as surrounding areas that have a good view.

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Vancouver Celebration of Light Fireworks 2024

This year’s free event will return on:

• Saturday, July 20 featuring Portugal represented by Team Macedos Pirotecnia
• Wednesday, July 24 featuring Malaysia represented by Team Pyro Tact
• Saturday, July 27 featuring the United Kingdom + Finale represented by Team Pyrotex Fireworx

The event usually starts after sunset at about 10:00 pm and lasts for about 20-25 minutes.

Along with the fireworks, the Red Bull Air Show will return for all three thrilling nights.

The show starts prior to the fireworks at 7:40 pm with an exhilarating aerobatics performance, with mind-blowing tricks, free-fall dives, high-speed maneuvers, flips, and spins that will leave you in awe.

New Drone Show

As a thrilling new addition, this year’s fireworks will also be accompanied by a drone show. It will take place at 9:50 pm, just ten minutes before the main fireworks show.

This innovative blend of technology and tradition is set to captivate audiences with a choreographed performance of lights and movement, enhancing the overall experience and setting the stage for the dazzling fireworks to follow.

A tip for those who wants to get a nice spot: Show up early in the morning to Sunset or Kits beach to reserve a seat. Enjoying a full day in the sun before ending with an amazing show which starts after sundown.