Overview
- The Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society cancelled the event indefinitely after months of unsuccessful outreach to governments and sponsors.
- Federal support has been eliminated and provincial funding cut about 65%, a combined $650,000 loss, according to executive producer Paul Runnals.
- With an annual budget just over $3 million, organizers report a roughly $1 million gap for 2026 as production and safety costs continue to rise.
- Title sponsors such as Honda, Concord Pacific and Tymac remain listed, though major partners like Scotiabank and Seaspan have exited in recent years.
- A 2026 revival is described as unlikely without swift, sizable backing, as B.C.’s events sector reports further cancellations and urges stable provincial funding.