Honda Celebration Of Light

• Honda Celebration of Light cancelled indefinitely due to funding issues

  The festival has faced challenges due to rising production costs, the elimination of federal funding, a reduction in provincial support and declining private sector investment.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2025
  
• Countries competing in the Celebration of Light 2023 announced

  The lineup for the 2023 Honda Celebration of Light has been announced Monday. The festival will take place July 22, 26 and 29 at English Bay.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2023
  
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• Team Canada wins 2022 Honda Celebration of Light fireworks festival

  Calling it a "near perfect performance," judges awarded the first place finish to Canada, which was represented by Midnight Sun Fireworks.

  Entertainment

  Aug 2, 2022
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• Vancouver’s Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival returns after 2-year hiatus

  Officials are advising attendees to plan ahead, since the streets will be busy for both cars and pedestrians. 

  Entertainment

  Jul 23, 2022
• Team Canada crowned champion at 2019 Honda Celebration of Light

  Team Croatia was given the people's choice award, based on a public vote.

  Entertainment

  Aug 6, 2019
• TransLink lays out extra service for Celebration of Light fireworks nights

  The fireworks kick off on Saturday, July 28 with a display by South Africa. Sweden competes on Wednesday, Aug. 1, and South Korea on Saturday, Aug. 4. 

  Entertainment

  Jul 25, 2018
• Honda Celebration of Light: South Africa, Sweden and South Korea to light up the sky

  The Honda Celebration of Light is back for it's 28th year in a row with new contestants and a little bit of a twist.

  Entertainment

  Apr 10, 2018
• Celebration of Light organizers says the number of washroom facilities always a concern

  Year after year, bathroom line-ups are a concern at the Celebration of Light.

  News

  Aug 7, 2017
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• Fireworks 2017: Team Canada takes the stage in final night of Celebration of Light

  Team Canada takes the stage to finish out the 2017 Honda Celebration of Light. Here's what you need to know if you're heading down.

  Aug 5, 2017
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• Japan, U.K. and Canada to compete in 2017 Celebration of Light

  The Honda Celebration of Light returns to English Bay this year for the 27th annual fireworks festival.

  Mar 7, 2017