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Celebration of Light kicks off tomorrow

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 21 Jul, 2023 03:48 PM

The Celebration of Light returns to Vancouver this weekend.

The fireworks competition gets underway tomorrow with road closures expected as a result in the West End and neighbouring Kits Point.

Tomorrow night's competition will see fireworks displays from a team from Australia.

It's almost here! This Saturday Team Australia will be taking to the night sky to kick off the 2023 Celebration of Light.
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There are still seats available in all our ticket venues. Beat the crowds and take in the fireworks from the best views of English Bay. See link in bio. pic.twitter.com/dfThCObZHH
— Celebration of Light (@CelebOfLight) July 18, 2023

The annual fireworks event kicks off Saturday, and continues on July 26 with a display from a team from Mexico, and July 29 with a team from the Philippines

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