The unforgettable energy of the Honda Celebration of Light returns for its 29^th year with a thrilling line-up of pyrotechnic performers featuring competing teams from India, Canada, and Croatia. Performing for the first time in Vancouver, India and Croatia are set to take to the skies above Metro Vancouver Saturday, July 27th and Saturday, August 3rd respectively, while fan favourite, Canada, returns Wednesday, July 31st, in the world’s longest running offshore fireworks competition.

“Back for its 29^th year, the Honda Celebration of Light will once again set the sky above Vancouver aglow. This event is a wonderful opportunity for families and communities to come together to enjoy three nights under the stars celebrating community and culture. It’s always a momentous occasion when hundreds of thousands of people gather in one place; especially this year with the return of team Canada, not to mention the anticipation behind what newcomers Croatia and India will present.” says Yuri Fulmer and Michael McKnight, co-chairs of the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society.

Teams

At 10:00 p.m. each night, rain or shine, the fireworks will begin from barges located in English Bay. Music simulcast can be heard on The Breeze 104.3 FM and through the festival’s mobile app, which will be released in early summer. The winning team will be announced on Tuesday, August 6^th, 2019.Back again for all three days, the Park Stage at Second Beach is a free, family-friendly festival site featuring live music, food trucks, sponsor activations, and a site-wide liquor license. The event also welcomes back the Red Bull Air Show, a spectacular pre-show performance happening over all three festival nights. Returning this year, radio partner Z95.3 will be presenting Z-Fest on The Keg Lounge stage overlooking English Bay for three nights of music programming before the pyrotechnic displays. Taking the stage in 2019 are:

July 27 –           Vidya Vox, Khanvict + special guests to be announced
July 31 –           Scott Helman, Famba + special guests to be announced
August 3 –        Kardinal Offishall & Maestro Fresh Wes

Attendees can reserve a seat at the three-day summer festival with exclusive VIP and family-friendly viewing options with the best seats in the house! Limited seats are available for the three ticketed viewing locations: The Keg Lounge, the Concord Lounge at the Inukshuk, and the YVR Observation Deck. For those interested in VIP private events with the best view in the house, Air Canada’s Business Class Cabanas offer an unrivalled hosting experience, whilst the new space, The Patio, offers larger groups of up to 65 a space to relax and enjoy the show with friends or colleagues.

To take advantage of Early Bird pricing, subscribe online to the Honda Celebration of Light newsletter at www.hondacelebrationoflight.com before Thursday, April 11^th. Early Bird pricing is limited.

Tickets to all three viewing areas go on sale to the public on Friday, April 12^th through www.hondacelebrationoflight.com

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About the Honda Celebration of Light: 
The Honda Celebration of Light is B.C.’s largest public event and the longest-running offshore fireworks competition in the world. It attracts up to 400,000 spectators along the shores of English Bay each night. Owned by the volunteer, not-for-profit Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society, 2019 represents the 29th consecutive year of the event, which contributes over $174 million in incremental tourism and hospitality spending each year. The Honda Celebration of Light event is produced by Vancouver-based BRANDLIVE Management Group, in collaboration with Archangel Fireworks Inc.