Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society receives $250,000 to expand the Honda Celebration of Light
The Government of Canada is making investments across British Columbia to attract visitors, create good jobs and strengthen communities
July 18, 2024 – Vancouver, British Columbia – PacifiCan
The Government of Canada committed $108 million of federal funding for the Tourism Growth Program to help grow Canada’s vibrant tourism sector and attract more visitors to our beautiful country. British Columbia is home to breathtaking natural attractions and unique arts and cultural experiences that bring the world to our doorstep, and British Columbia’s tourism operators have ambitious plans for the future. Through the Tourism Growth Program, the Government of Canada is investing $14 million in British Columbia to help realize that ambition and drive long-term growth.
Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $250,000 in PacifiCan funding for the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society.
The Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society’s renowned fireworks competition, the Honda Celebration of Light, has been illuminating Vancouver’s skyline for more than 30 years. The festival is one of the city’s anchor summer events, drawing over one million visitors to English Bay each year. It brings local residents and tourists together, benefiting businesses and celebrating music, food and culture.
PacifiCan’s support, through the Tourism Growth Program, will allow the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society to enhance viewers’ experiences with improved amenities, such as upgraded viewing areas. These enhancements will meet the growing demand for this signature Vancouver event.
Local tourism creates jobs, grows the economy, and puts B.C. on the map as a destination of choice. Projects like the one announced today deliver unforgettable experiences for visitors and British Columbians alike. PacifiCan’s investment is expected to attract 15 per cent more out-of-town visitors to this year’s Honda Celebration of Light.