Summer fireworks return to English Bay on July 31
Vancouver will host a one-night fireworks show to replace the cancelled three-night Honda Celebration of Light competition.
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Vancouver is getting fireworks back. The City announced a free, one-night fireworks extravaganza at English Bay on Friday, July 31, marking the start of the B.C. Day long weekend.
The event, officially called Summer Lights in English Bay, fills the gap left by the cancellation of the three-night Honda Celebration of Light—a summer fixture for decades. The exact start and end times, viewing areas, road closures, transit recommendations, accessibility information, and safety details will be shared closer to the date.
For now, the city is confirming the date and location: same iconic English Bay beach where generations of Vancouverites have watched fireworks light up the water.