Cirque du Soleil marks 30th anniversary

A big celebration in Vancouver today as Cirque du Soleil marks its 30th birthday.

Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson has declared today “Cirque du Soleil day.” The anniversary celebration began at 8 a.m. at the Pacific Centre plaza.

There are free cupcakes and popcorn for the public as well as surprise ticket giveaways.

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Robertson will be making a special announcement today at noon.

‘Totem’ is currently showing on the Concord Pacific lands near Science World.

WATCH: Francis Jalbert joins BC1 to tell us more about the party that’s being planned in Vancouver