Have you been working on your ooooh’s and aaaaah’s?
104.3 The Breeze is LIVE from the beach all 3 nights from 2pm-6pm with Graham Hatch and Kelly Latremouille. Then we’ve got the LIVE Simulcast at 10pm each night as well.
Simone will also be a guest judge this year so be sure to say hi if you see any of the Breeze Hosts.
Here are some other things you need to know before you head down to watch the Honda Celebration of Light.
Three teams will light up the night sky
JULY 27 | INDIA
AMIR MORANI FIREWORKS
As India’s first family of fireworks, their founder began in 1937 establishing a continued legacy of excellence. The Morani’s live and breath fireworks – and look forward to sharing this passion with locals and visitors alike.
JULY 31 | CANADA
FIREMASTER PRODUCTIONS INC.
The producers of over 100 displays across Canada and Internationally each year. Their passion for custom soundtracks and high-quality products are sure to leave you in wonder.
AUGUST 3 | CROATIA
MIRNOVEC FIREWORKS
Founded in 1993, “Mirnovec” is a synonym for
fireworks and special effect. This European team manufactures their own fireworks and are excited to put on a show to remember this summer in Vancouver.
GETTING HERE
English Bay in the heart of the West End is easily serviced by transit and via the Seawall and Downtown bike routes — for an easy and fun experience, leave your car at home and take transit or bike to the celebration!
PUBLIC TRANSIT
Event nights will see increased Skytrain, Canada Line, and Bus service to accommodate a large number of fireworks fans. Be patient on your journey – the show will be worth the trip!
Closest SkyTrain Station to the Festival is Burrard Station and the Yaletown-Roundhouse Station of the Canada Line. Numerous buses travel along Georgia St. to Denman, and the #6 will bring you from Granville St. to Denman St. Kitsilano is serviced by numerous bus lines however, there is no Skytrain service to the area.
For transit service information and updates, sign up for Transit Alerts, or follow TransLink on Twitter @TransLink. To help plan your trip on Public Transit, visit the TransLink website.
BIKING
Go green! Not only is biking on of the easiest ways to access the Honda Celebration of Light, it’s an environmentally friendly way to explore the Festival.
Bringing your bike to the festival is a great idea, especially when you can lock it up safely in our complimentary Bike Valet. Bike Valet will be operating from 3PM each night of the Fireworks at The Park Stage at Second Beach venue, as well as 4PM on July 31 and Aug 3 at Sunset Beach.
DRIVING
If you plan to drive, arrive early and leave plenty of time to find parking. If you can, try to carpool with friends and neighbours and be prepared to walk a distance from your parking spot.
Road Closures are in effect from 7:00PM in the West End, including Davie, Denman and Beach Avenue. Access roads into Kits Point are closed from 6:00pm. Roads will re-open once crowds have dispersed and police have given their clear at approximately 11:00PM. Residents will be allowed into the area at specific access points but must display a valid resident parking permit or recent proof of address. Please respect all parking notices to avoid having your vehicle towed as enforcement will be strict.
Motorists are not permitted to stop on any city bridge to view the fireworks, as it is a serious safety and traffic flow concern.
The best places to watch:
SECOND BEACH
Check out the Second Beach Stage and explore an array of family-friendly activities, then head to the beach for the fireworks show. This venue has a partially obstructed view of the lower fireworks in a less crowded area.
ENGLISH BAY
The closest viewing area to the fireworks barges as well as the host of our main ticketed areas! From English Bay, you can enjoy a fully unobstructed view of the fireworks from the beach.
KITSILANO/VANIER PARK
Enjoy unobstructed views from the beach, this area is more popular with families and residents of the area and is less crowded than English Bay.
Some fun things to check out during the 3 days:
HONDA ZONE AT DAVIE & DENMAN
Celebrate Honda’s 50th anniversary by visiting the Honda Zone to spin the wheel to win fun prizes, snap a signature photo, pick out an airbrush tattoo inspired by each of the 5 decades Honda has been in Canada, and more!
This area also includes Honda’s latest hybrid vehicles: the Accord Hybrid, Insight Hybrid, and Clarity PHEV, alongside favourites, the Type R and a classic Honda Civic.
Don’t miss your chance to win a 2019 Honda Civic Sedan Touring! Click here or complete a survey at one of our booths onsite at the Honda Celebration of Light to enter!
HONDA AT THE PARK STAGE AT SECOND BEACH
Bring the family down for an afternoon of free fun and activities before the fireworks each night at the Honda Celebration of Light!
Chill out with Honda at our Park Stage location at Ceperely Meadow next to Second Beach. A short walk down the seawall from English Bay, tuck in for a free popsicle before posing for a custom caricature or picking out a unique spray-on tattoo – they’ve got a little something for everyone!
HENDRICK’S® GIN A.W.E.V.A.N.A.I.R. HOT AIR BALLOON + AIR DEPARTURE LOUNGE
Be sure to check out HCOL Downtown at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s North Plaza on Aug 2 and 3, featuring the Hendrick’s® Gin Air Departure Lounge and Hot Air Balloon.
This is a free, 19+ experience showcasing the whimsical world of Hendrick’s® and featuring live music, entertainment, jazz, and gin sampling. Open to the public from 5:30 pm – 11 pm on Friday, Aug 2 and 5:00 pm – 11 pm on Saturday, Aug 3, guests can enter for a chance to win a Golden Ticket to ride in the towering 65ft Hendrick’s®hot air balloon.
PETE MCLEOD AIRSHOW
Back by popular demand! Red Bull athlete Pete Mcleod present his jaw-dropping airshow over the shores of English Bay each day of the Honda Celebration of Light! Check out his dazzling display at 7:45PM nightly.
Enjoy your time at the Beach or listening along with us on 104.3 The Breeze.
