The Honda Celebration of Light is set to illuminate the sky over English Bay on July 19, 23, and 26.
The 33rd edition of the world’s longest-running offshore fireworks showcase is set to return in 2025 as a celebration of Canada, boasting a thrilling lineup of pyrotechnic performances from the Yukon, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
Plus don’t forget, you can catch the Fireworks Music simulcast right here on Rock 101!
Teams
SATURDAY | JULY 19 – Yukon: Team Midnight Sun
Returning HCOL Champions of 2022–Midnight Sun Fireworks is an award-winning team of volunteer pyrotechnicians from the Yukon, known for their unique and imaginative fireworks displays. With the sky as their canvas, they create breathtaking shows filled with color, joy, and emotion. Every performance is a testament to their deep passion for the art of pyro-musical design, where light, sound, and creativity dance together in perfect harmony.
WEDNESDAY | JULY 23 – Quebec: Team Royal Pyrotechnie
Royal Pyrotechnie, celestial artisans since 1966, presents more than 500 fireworks shows each year. As a leading importer of pyrotechnic products in Canada, they distribute both family and professional fireworks from coast to coast. Their celestial artisans are passionate individuals who pour their hearts into their craft. Thanks to their experience and expertise, Royal Pyrotechnie has earned international recognition and is proud to represent Canada.
SATURDAY | JULY 26 – Nova Scotia: Team Fireworks FX
Fireworks FX is one of Canada’s leading fireworks companies and has been helping Canadians celebrate for over 40 years. Based in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, with operations also in Barbados, FX has lit up skies across Canada, the Caribbean, and around the world—from Japan to Turkmenistan. Doing fireworks displays in exotic locations is exciting but nothing tops wowing hometown audiences right here in Canada, GO Canada!
Features
Canada’s iconic Snowbirds, the Royal Canadian Airforce’s 431 Air Demonstration Squadron return as a featured attraction, July 19 and 23.
The Honda Celebration of Light is excited to welcome back an electric drone show, sponsored by the BC Honda Dealers. Each night at approximately 10 pm, attendees will see this exciting element of the event, just prior to the fireworks.
At 10:15 pm each evening, the fireworks will begin from a barge located in English Bay. Music simulcast can be heard on CFMI Rock 101.
There will be two ticketed locations this year: An expanded Concord Pacific Grandstand and an elevated Inukshuk Point experience where there will be all reserved seating in 2025. There are also VIP private cabanas and larger group hosting patio spaces available to rent. Tickets to both viewing areas can be purchased online: www.hondacelebrationoflight.com.
Once again, there will be a 50-50 raffle opportunity, with proceeds helping ensure the continuation of a fun, free community event.
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