Overview

• For the first time, the Honda Celebration of Light will feature an exclusively Canadian lineup, with teams from Yukon, Quebec, and Nova Scotia competing on July 19, 23, and 26, respectively.
• The event introduces a new 10:15 p.m. start time for fireworks, with a 10 p.m. drone show sponsored by BC Honda Dealers preceding each display.
• Canada’s Snowbirds Air Demonstration Squadron will perform on the final two nights, adding an aerial spectacle to the festival’s programming.
• Organizers face significant financial challenges, citing the loss of two major sponsors and the absence of federal government support, despite continued backing from local sponsors and government bodies.
• Premium viewing tickets for designated areas at English Bay Beach went on pre-sale May 8, with general sales starting May 9, offering enhanced spectator experiences.