Expo, Olympics, FIFA World Cup: Vancouver civic pride fireworks light up English Bay | Daily Hive | Events

Hundreds of thousands gathered at English Bay on Friday, July 31, 2026, as the City of Vancouver staged “Summer Lights at English Bay,” a one-night fireworks show designed to keep the fireworks momentum alive after the 2026 Celebration of Light was cut. Vancouver Police reported no major issues despite dense crowds moving through Downtown and Kitsilano. The event replaced the usual annual multi-night format: in late 2025, a three-night 2026 Celebration of Light was cancelled due to a financial shortfall. City Council approved Mayor Ken Sim’s early-2026 plan, funded largely by reallocating 2027 monies intended for policing, road closures, and sanitation.