[Greenstoner]

Couldnt find the original thread, only thread i found was ""celebration of light, post your pic"


http://www.celebration-of-light.com/

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 – The Keg presents USA Night
Saturday, July 24, 2010 – London Drugs presents Spain Night
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 – HSBC presents Mexico Night
Saturday, July 31, 2010 – Concord Pacific presents A Tribute to China


anyone is attending tonight ??

[typ.]

anyone is attending tonight ??

I is attending.

[fsy82]

where is a good spot to watch it?

[TRDood]

lol.. a tribute to China?

[Greenstoner]

i guess they dont have the finale this year

[mqr03]

I'll probably go to the finale. Been going every year since it started and basically its the same thing each year. Great for taking a girl but it can get repetitive. China won last year I think.

[canucksfan]

Weird, not as much hype this year. Seems like it's getting old. At least for me

[Ch28]

Weird, not as much hype this year. Seems like it's getting old. At least for me

older you get the less excited you are for this

it's the same thing every year

[hotjoint]

older you get the less excited you are for this

it's the same thing every year

:werd:

[spoon.ek9]

i'll be watching while at work ;)

[!Yaminashi]

Weird, not as much hype this year. Seems like it's getting old. At least for me

The only thing that gets old for me is waiting around to get out of DT and fighting the crowds.

I always enjoy a good fireworks show

[124Y]

I'll be chilling with friends at the beach today. :D

[q0192837465]

wow, still remember last year i had to take a big dump just before the show started and I was stuck in the beach. To make it worse I was on my first date with a girl. Man, that was the WORST hour of my life.

[Ludepower]

Bring a bottle to take a piss...huge washroom lineups...half the people in there are puking their guts out...amateurs.

[Not really racist!]

wow, still remember last year i had to a big dump just before the show started and I was stuck in the beach. To make it worse I was on my first date with a girl. Man, that was the WORST hour of my life.

ouch...

ill be there tonight :thumbsup:

[orange7]

hm.. HSBC isn't the main sponsor anymore.

[FatalCloud]

are you guys taking transit or driving there? can't park close to english bay or kits unless you're a resident, is that true?

[orange7]

^
5th highest in parking rates...

obviously skytraining

[winson604]

are you guys taking transit or driving there? can't park close to english bay or kits unless you're a resident, is that true?

Yea there's gonna be huge closures for residence only.

http://www.celebration-of-light.com/event-information/getting-there/road-closures/

fsy82 - 24 had an article today regarding best spots to watch outside of downtown.

#1 - Burrard Bridge
#2 - Vine and 4th Ave
#3 - Jericho Park

[nack]

walked around kits beach


DAT ASS was running through my mind

[mickz]

Weird, not as much hype this year. Seems like it's getting old. At least for me

If you've seen fireworks once, you've seen it all. I could care less about this event but it's always the gf that makes me go.

[JesseBlue]

every year seems to be a 'meh'...

just remember to use the trash bins folks...you don't want to be publicized in the news as litterbugs...

[EDawg]

one time i managed to trick a cop into thinking i lived in the english bay area and found a sweet parking spot. getting out of DT after fireworks was freaking brutal though.

definitely skytrain for me this year

[Greenstoner]

Just got back and the fire work seems last longer than before.
Its about 25 mins
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[E-40six]

Just got back, this was the first year that we rented a boat.
imo, renting a boat is the way to watch fireworks.

no need to deal with douchebags on a overcrowded beach and the whole crowd on the water is so much more fun

[ecchiecchi]

Just got back, this was the first year that we rented a boat.
imo, renting a boat is the way to watch fireworks.

no need to deal with douchebags on a overcrowded beach and the whole crowd on the water is so much more fun

how muchos?

[Cereal Killer]

Gonna be attending the Mexico show with some friends next week. Been a few years since I last attended a Celebration of Light event so I'm looking forward to re-experiencing it again :thumbsup:

[Ch28]

Might head down there for Saturday.

Time to find a good parking spot because the spot that I usually park at has meters that charge till 10 now.

Fuckers.

[124Y]

every year seems to be a 'meh'...

just remember to use the trash bins folks...you don't want to be publicized in the news as litterbugs...

When everyone was leaving, I knocked over some slurpee cup on the ground and that shit spilled all over my feet. Definitely use the trash bins!

[Ikkaku]

went to jericho... today's firework was pretty lacking ... super slow start.

[Culverin]

I hope this isn't going to an indication for the rest of the year...
I'm planning to go next saturday.

[shift_rh]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs025.ash2/34630_409986286269_514376269_4807394_2625854_n.jpg

still learning how to use the camera.... but here's my contribution picture wise

[Ikkaku]

I hope this isn't going to an indication for the rest of the year...
I'm planning to go next saturday.

:lol Canada/USA usually aren't overly impressive, the rest of them should be pretty decent.

[iam_dan]

went tonight at english bay
havent attended for 3 years and now i remember why

a lot of people are very rude, obnoxious and inconsiderate of others..or they just do things to piss people off on purposes anyways.

asides from the bad crowd, the fireworks werent even that great.

[danned]

iam_dan
i'm danned too~~~

[turb0fr3ak]

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/5318/vancouverfireworks.jpg

[Greenstoner]

^ thats a nice picture, reminds me of disney opening

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE4NbqzNyKo&feature=related

[taylor192]

older you get the less excited you are for this

it's the same thing every year
Fire and explosions are always awesome, don't be an old hag.

[E-40six]

how muchos?

It came out to $405 after taxes and fuel.
but it was split five ways, the boat could easily fit 6

we had the boat for 3 hours so we were ripping around in it for 2 hours before the fireworks started

[MG1]

older you get the less excited you are for this

it's the same thing every year

Got that right.


The last time I was at the fireworks was........... shit, I can't remember.

20 years ago?

I watch the highlights (pun not intended) on TV and they're the same every year. Why the hell would anyone bother going there? The crowds, the fights, the stupidity. I stopped going when it wasn't a family type event anymore.


Ooh, ahhh........ that was was real big......... oh, look at that one...... did you see that? Wow that was awesome, man....... wait, is it overalready? No.... wait for it!


EDIT: I'm an old hag, LOL. At least to some of you virgins.

[Tapioca]

I watch the highlights (pun not intended) on TV and they're the same every year. Why the hell would anyone bother going there? The crowds, the fights, the stupidity. I stopped going when it wasn't a family type event anymore.


EDIT: I'm an old hag, LOL. At least to some of you virgins.

The crowds, the fights, and the stupidity are what make it interesting. I'm rapidly becoming an old hag too, but I still enjoy people-watching and soaking in the atmosphere of a crowd.

I'm not sure if I'll get a chance to head down this year, but I'm sure my next two Saturday nights will be interesting (I moonlight at a private liquor store in the core.)

[vafanculo]

Speaking of stupid crowds and fights, were there any?
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[Greenstoner]

^ i notice less crowd this year and i've seen a lot of cops are pouring out beers from people and that was it.

Few cops on motorcycle on busting bikers with loud exhaust on robson, it was pretty fun to watch .. lol

[adambomb]

I went last night and after attending for atleast 12 years... I see i'm getting old like everyone else is. Even thought they did announce last night that the fireworks would be around for another 2 years. I completely understand why major sponsorship doesn't want anything to do with the fireworks.

80% of the crowd is under the age of 25. I can't see this age group investing is emerging markets, which is probably why HSBC pulled out from being the primary sponsor. ROCK 101, an established Vancouver radio station no longer plays the music. When did Shore FM start blasting the airwaves? They are obviously trying to gain new listeners by sponsoring. Last year the Keg helped out, and they are again this year... but on a smaller scale. Look at the crowd and you'll understand why. I don't see many U-25 at the Keg dropping $300 on a dinner. Why would you advertise where the crowd does not fit your demographic? Very few families come out to the fireworks, same thing with seniors and older couples. Bascially these companies are paying for a drinking shit show for the youth and having to pay for the police and the clean-up afterwards.



I don't know about anybody else, but I wouldn't want my company name to be associated with any problems that may occur during the fireworks. Let's see how long the current sponsor lasts.

[Ludepower]

I went last night and after attending for atleast 12 years... I see i'm getting old like everyone else is. Even thought they did announce last night that the fireworks would be around for another 2 years. I completely understand why major sponsorship doesn't want anything to do with the fireworks.

80% of the crowd is under the age of 25. I can't see this age group investing is emerging markets, which is probably why HSBC pulled out from being the primary sponsor. ROCK 101, an established Vancouver radio station no longer plays the music. When did Shore FM start blasting the airwaves? They are obviously trying to gain new listeners by sponsoring. Last year the Keg helped out, and they are again this year... but on a smaller scale. Look at the crowd and you'll understand why. I don't see many U-25 at the Keg dropping $300 on a dinner. Why would you advertise where the crowd does not fit your demographic? Very few families come out to the fireworks, same thing with seniors and older couples. Bascially these companies are paying for a drinking shit show for the youth and having to pay for the police and the clean-up afterwards.



I don't know about anybody else, but I wouldn't want my company name to be associated with any problems that may occur during the fireworks. Let's see how long the current sponsor lasts.

Woahhh...look at this marketing guru dropping his 2 cents where it doesnt matter.

Typical Vancouverites...complaining about this being a no fun city...then whinning about things we're are fortunate to get.

Anyways, I thought america had a weak showing....if they played the remix version of Jay-Z New York at the end...woulda been sweet.

[adambomb]

Woahhh...look at this marketing guru dropping his 2 cents where it doesnt matter.

Typical Vancouverites...complaining about this being a no fun city...then whinning about things we're are fortunate to get.

Anyways, I thought america had a weak showing....if they played the remix version of Jay-Z New York at the end...woulda been sweet.

I'm not whining fag bag. Read... I've been going for the last 12 years. I've just pieced together why every year at the beginning of the summer there is always news about the lack of sponsorship and funding, then all of a sudden the fireworks are saved from the brink of death. Sponsors are unsure if they want to commit to something that is so costly, yet provides little in return.

You wanted Jay-Z at the end of the show instead of the tribute to 1940's American music. Once again proving my point that the majority of the audience is U-25.

I also understand why you can piss in a bottle. Your dick is small enough to fit in the top.

[BlacknJean]

^OOOOOOOOO!

no fights last night from what i saw. but a lot of ed hardy fags walking around asking ppl if they have weed.

cops were patrolling and pouring out liquour and stuff. other than that, nothing much happened.

[Tapioca]

80% of the crowd is under the age of 25.


At English Bay, yes. If you go across the water, to Kits or Vanier Park, the crowd is more subdued and older. Although you won't see the low fireworks off the barge, you'll be able to catch everything else. And the police presence isn't nearly as ominous either - you could easily have a glass or two of wine unnoticed.

The Burrard Bridge is actually a pretty nice place to watch the fireworks, if you don't mind standing. Easy to get to and to leave.

[Ludepower]

[QUOTE=adambomb;7038855]I'm not whining fag bag.[QUOTE]

Old hag bag...you're definetly QQing.

12 years streak...ur on a rocking chair remeniscing the good old days ya? Accept the fireworks for the way they are...you or no one else have any control over a huge public gathering...there are many other locations to enjoy the event.

Whats the point of questioning the motives of the sponsors? We got the fireworks for the next 2 years and its for free...clearly the sponsors know what their doing...maybe they actually see the positives of hosting such an event...and not have a cynical view like you.

[Durrann]

London Drugs on Saturday

[mike313]

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2010/07/vancouver-celebration-of-lights-garbage.html

just like every year...

[jhxb]

My friends and I really enjoyed the fireworks that got "confused" as in went in different directions once they exploded in the sky.

[adambomb]

[QUOTE=adambomb;7038855]I'm not whining fag bag.[QUOTE]

Old hag bag...you're definetly QQing.

12 years streak...ur on a rocking chair remeniscing the good old days ya? Accept the fireworks for the way they are...you or no one else have any control over a huge public gathering...there are many other locations to enjoy the event.

Whats the point of questioning the motives of the sponsors? We got the fireworks for the next 2 years and its for free...clearly the sponsors know what their doing...maybe they actually see the positives of hosting such an event...and not have a cynical view like you.


You're right. Maybe I do have a cynical view. I should just enjoy the fireworks like I have been for the past 12 years.

See ya on Saturday pencil dick!! :wiggle:

[Amuse]

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2010/07/vancouver-celebration-of-lights-garbage.html

just like every year...

The people there are either lazy or they are too cool to be seen cleaning up their garbage. Just putting more work for the volunteers. How hard is it to throw away your garbage?

[ae101]

i went to the mexico one tonight & it was great, saw a shit load ppl with these "i love bongs" stickers

[carisear]

The people there are either lazy or they are too cool to be seen cleaning up their garbage. Just putting more work for the volunteers. How hard is it to throw away your garbage?

*paid staff*.

the general public is helping the economy by polluting!

[Ikkaku]

It seemed like Mexico at the end just kinda decided to shoot off whatever the hell they had left and it made for quite a finale :lol
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[will068]

It seemed like Mexico at the end just kinda decided to shoot off whatever the hell they had left and it made for quite a finale :lol
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LOL.. agreed towards the end.

I wasn't impressed with it though. Good intro and looked less synchronized in middle.

Although it was better than the USA showing, the Spain showing trumps all at the moment.

[Harvey Specter]

I was at english bay watching the fireworks for the first time in years and a lot of people around me were pissed with Mexico until the very end but most people didn't seem impressed.

[ae101]

i didn't really like the middle where there were these "slow" moments

& rs china fireworks meet lol

[Ikkaku]

what I really hated was with I think the second song? What a waste of time, those things barely went into the sky. Some group of brown guys beside us were talking and smoking, and then said "is the show over? where'd that shit go?" :lol

[gilly]

WHO IS GOING THIS SATURDAY?? going to be sooo crowded.

[nack]

WHO IS GOING THIS SATURDAY?? going to be sooo crowded.

im going

[superdennis]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/4841964497_a5a108a408_b.jpg
México 24mm f/8 100 iso

[BeeBeeSix]

STFU DENNIS :D
guess who :P

[alex.w *//]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I63b2nfLdD4

[alex.w *//]

anyone have the song list for china?

[fetched]

holy fuck china's ending is crazy

[Vansterdam]

im kinda dissapointed i bailed on chinas show cuz of the shitty weather

[Timewav3zer0]

The ending was insane...wish I got a picture of it
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[CP.AR]

China's ending...
http://a.imageshack.us/img534/1056/img3980l.jpg

Now imagine the entire thing shining, sparkling with more shots being fired into it continuously

Everyone was amazing... hell there was this white guy running up and down the bridge deck (of Burrard Street Bridge) yelling "OMG CHINA I FUCKING LOVE YOU"

[Timewav3zer0]

Ohhhh nice...ill thank you when I get home...damn nvr realised so many boats haha
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[fliptuner]

Just a heads up that this year's fireworks display is going to have the option of buying tickets for seats.

Corner of Beach and Burnaby, grandstand seating. Notice only 3 nights this year. No grand finale?


July 30th:
Country: China

August 3rd:
Country: Spain

August 6th:
Country: Canada

$44 earlybird
$55 regular price

http://www.vancouverfireworks.ca/bleachers

http://ticketstonight.ca/ticketstonight/event.details.php?id=3500



Good way to ensure a great view I guess but $100 for a couple of seats for a 30 minute show is kind of pricey. I'd rather spend a little more and sit at the Boathouse or other restaurant or just go with the crowd. Better yet, chip in for fuel on a friend's boat and avoid the crowd altogether.


.

[keifun]

I would just go hang out at the beach with friends early to reserve a good spot.

nonetheless, yay to fireworks again!:fullofwin:

[Vansterdam]

i got my secret spot heheh

[legit]

^ hehe same here. Great view, no blockage of ppls heads, :)
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[Not really racist!]

^hook it up!

[taylor192]

Wow that's pricey. I remember going to the same event in Ottawa and seats were ~$20 and that was worth it, no way I'm paying $50.

[TheKingdom2000]

it's funny. Every year I hear that this show will be cancelled.
And every year (since three years ago), i've been pleasantly surprised it is still on!

btw "Limited Early Bird tickets are only $35 plus tax and service charge, and are available through Tickets Tonight."
edit; my bad...
"Early Bird $43.45 includes all taxes and fees.
Price:$54.90 includes all taxes and fees."

[unit]

if you enjoy fireworks on the beach, half the fun of it (when i was younger anyway) was meeting up with friends early, getting a spot, chillin on the beach, and waiting for the fireworks. the actual fireworks was just the icing on the cake to a great day on the beach. i would never pay 50 bucks for a damn seat!

[tiger_handheld]

if you enjoy fireworks on the beach, half the fun of it (when i was younger anyway) was meeting up with friends early, getting a spot, chillin on the beach, and waiting for the fireworks. the actual fireworks was just the icing on the cake to a great day on the beach. i would never pay 50 bucks for a damn seat!

qft

[JqC]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm selling fireworks tickets eh?

Who here has a home theatre room?

1) Projector and big ass subwoofer.
2) Turn up the heat in your house. Add a bright ass lamp.
3) Throw in some sand. Hire random douches to come by and step all over your shit/kick sand all over your shit every 2 minutes.
4) Turn off lights. Stick in Blu-ray recording of fireworks.
5) ???
6) Profit.

[Integgyy]

not going to bother going to the beach, no smoking allowed on the beaches this year :speechless:

[stewie]

nice, the fireworks are at least on saturdays and 1 wednesday, thats perfect for me! (well..not so much wednesday)

wake up in the morning, pack the car up, grab some friends, spend the day at the beach, go for lunch, back to the beach, get dinner, back to the beach, fireworks, go for some drinks...my kinda day!!! nice and relaxing!

[drunkrussian]

i either dont go at all or go once and make a day out of it. and when i do, i kinda enjoy sittig around a buncha ppl at night far away - it adds to the atmosphere imo...friends boat would be cool...but my friends arent baller enuf to have boats lol
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[JesseBlue]

i hope that no one show up or lines up at the 'free section' ...wherever that is.

[ae101]

just go china one as china always love to show off there fireworks display

[achiam]

I've always wondered if you could just sit on Burrard Bridge sidewalk and watch? Anyone tried that?

[fliptuner]

Yup. Went for drinks at Moxies on Broadway and walked down to the bridge and watched a couple of years ago.

[f.]

I've always wondered if you could just sit on Burrard Bridge sidewalk and watch? Anyone tried that?

I drove over the Burrard Bridge once when the fireworks were on and there were tons of people watching it there, great view too!

[Chronix]

are they only charging for the seats in the bleachers? is seating on the sand at english bay still free or whats going on>

[TOS'd]

I've always wondered if you could just sit on Burrard Bridge sidewalk and watch? Anyone tried that?

Last time, when the show started, the bride basically became a parking lot.

[Santofu]

Where can I rent a boat and how much does it cost per hour?

[fliptuner]

are they only charging for the seats in the bleachers? is seating on the sand at english bay still free or whats going on>

Beach is just like before - free. The bleachers are just extra income from the ballers who want to spend $55 for a 1/2 hour show.

[TRDeol]

Isnt there normally 4 shows?

[TOS'd]

3 and 1 finale.

[sonick]

but my friends arent baller enuf to have boats lol
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That you know of...

[tiger_handheld]

so whats a good place to park while attending the show?
where is a good place to see beside english bay?

[Durrann]

3 and 1 finale.

not anymore

no finale just 3 shows

i remember yester days
we'd play big 2 on the beach all day

[drunkrussian]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm selling fireworks tickets eh?

Who here has a home theatre room?

1) Projector and big ass subwoofer.
2) Turn up the heat in your house. Add a bright ass lamp.
3) Throw in some sand. Hire random douches to come by and step all over your shit/kick sand all over your shit every 2 minutes.
4) Turn off lights. Stick in Blu-ray recording of fireworks.
5) ???
6) Profit.

5.5) hire two old chinese ladies that dont speak english to walk around your house digging thru your garbage collecting cans
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[1exotic]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm selling fireworks tickets eh?

Who here has a home theatre room?

1) Projector and big ass subwoofer.
2) Turn up the heat in your house. Add a bright ass lamp.
3) Throw in some sand. Hire random douches to come by and step all over your shit/kick sand all over your shit every 2 minutes.
4) Turn off lights. Stick in Blu-ray recording of fireworks.
5) ???
6) Profit.

:alone:

[Jermyzy]

My boss is taking all the employees on a dinner cruise for the fireworks this year, first time for me watching the fireworks from the water. Hope it will be good :)

[LSF22]

^ Lucky! Great view + should be great weather

[MWR34]

you need your boating license to rent now.
BC and Canadian Boat Exam - Boat Licence Test (http://www.bchighway.com/regulations/boating-test.html)

and to rent there is a few places in downtown vancouver.
link (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=64C&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1280&bih=656&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=boat+rentals+vancouver&fb=1&hq=boat+rentals&hnear=0x548673f143a94fb3:0xbb9196ea9b81f38b,Vancou ver,+BC,+Canada&ei=gh0uTqyGHeHliAKJt80r&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&ved=0CAQQtgM)

[TOS'd]

3 and 1 finale.not anymore

no finale just 3 shows

i remember yester days
we'd play big 2 on the beach all day
was responding to TRDeol but forgot to quote.

[TRDood]

Beach is just like before - free. The bleachers are just extra income from the ballers who want to spend $55 for a 1/2 hour show.

Are the bleachers located above the washrooms? HSBC used to hand out those tickets to its VIP customers and upper management crew. I guess now that they are too cheap to sponsor the event, the new sponsor (Keg?) is selling them instead.

[Chronix]

do you guys know what time the fireworks start?

[noTirl]

10 pm for all three events

[snowball]

10PM

[nosaj]

hopefully the weather is gonna be good :)

[Machi604]

Are there any viewing spots where lazy people can just drive to and watch from the car? lol

[LSF22]

I tried from Cypress viewpoint last year, it wasn't bad. Watching up close from English Bay or even Kits still the way to go if you find a spot early enough

[Gridlock]

So over fireworks.

I can see the displays in New West clearly from my living room..and I can't even be bothered to go on the deck to get the 'outdoor' experience.

Every year, they can't get sponsors...make a huge mess in the city and someone gets pepper sprayed or stabbed.

It's time for something new.

[fliptuner]

Are there any viewing spots where lazy people can just drive to and watch from the car? lol

Tons but it's never going to be the same as being right on the perimeter.

[Durrann]

looks like its raining right now

[XplicitLuder]

So over fireworks.

I can see the displays in New West clearly from my living room..and I can't even be bothered to go on the deck to get the 'outdoor' experience.

Every year, they can't get sponsors...make a huge mess in the city and someone gets pepper sprayed or stabbed.

It's time for something new.

this. Not even gonna bother going to them, maybe and i mean MAYBE the canada one just cus im from here

[stewie]

not anymore

no finale just 3 shows

i remember yester days
we'd play big 2 on the beach all day

hahaha, I still do that, stanley park has free outdoor movies every tuesday night at 9pm at 2nd beach during the summer!!! me and my friends get there around 730pm, get a niiice spot, throw down the beach blanket and pillows...and play big 2 until 9pm :)

if anyone goes this tuesday, gimme a shout, we usually bring down a bunch of food with us and were more then willing to make it a pot luck :p

E.T is playing on tuesday :)

[CP.AR]

Last time, when the show started, the bride basically became a parking lot.

quoted. sigged.
how the fuck do you park on a bride?:fullofwin:

[Splmash]

I was down there tonight (gf lives in Yaletown so we didn't have to deal with the traffic)

China put on a show. it was super epic. You know it's good when people think the end of every sequence is the grand finale. It started to rain RIGHT after the show ended.

[maxxxboost]

I was at Ambleside. View was not so good. But the people were ok. Plus there was a live band.

[Ch28]

News1130radio News1130
Two people have been stabbed on Thurlow St. after the fireworks.

[124Y]

I was down there tonight (gf lives in Yaletown so we didn't have to deal with the traffic)

China put on a show. it was super epic. You know it's good when people think the end of every sequence is the grand finale. It started to rain RIGHT after the show ended.

Werd. I was there too. They really did put on quite a show. :)

[TOS'd]

quoted. sigged.
how the fuck do you park on a bride?:fullofwin:
WTF im blind ok. :okay:

[rocksforsale]

wooooooooo AWESOME SHOW BY CHINA, but this is the only one ill go to this year. just too much hassle and too many people

[Chronix]

chinas was epic. dont think i would watch the other two now. bad idea to put china on first


:troll:

[Mining]

This year China was really good

[hotjoint]

china put on a good show

[Cillu]

Like many people have said, I really enjoyed China's display this year. Very very awesome.

[Dangerphoto]

Yeah at the end where China was just shooting everything up, some chick around where I was sitting kept screaming...sounded like a cat was dying...but then she said "it's like I had an orgasm"...where I then responded with a "hell I'll show you" :fuckyea:

Some shots of last nights celebration of light at English Bay.

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[Bender Unit]

Awesome pictures

[spideyv2]

Stopped going to the fireworks, it's all a bunch of little hoodrats drinking at the beach.

[1exotic]

Stopped going to the fireworks, it's all a bunch of little hoodrats drinking at the beach.

go watch on burrard bridge.

[Gh0stRider]

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[Bonjour43MA]

I think Canada got it this year... I didn't get to see China but compared to Spain, we were at least 10 times better. LOL

I like the idea of classic tunes+modernized cover idea for the music portion, very creative.

Great job Canada!

[Gh0stRider]

wow...

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[Razor Ramon HG]

When Evanescence started playing, I knew shit was going down.

[Not really racist!]

awesome display by canada!

[kcl38]

Canada was amazing!

As awful as it sounds I'm glad it wasn't as heavily first nations influenced as usual

[cliffhanger33]

Canada rlly stepped up their game this year. Just got home. I loved it =)

Took this pic with my phone, sorry for bad quality:
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[Oleophobic]

Canada was amazing. Phil Collins' Against All Odds made it 10x better.

Evanescence chorus part was epic too, the way it synched with the fireworks.

[Dangerphoto]

^ which songs did they play last night....I was watching/shooting on the Burrard Bridge. Didn't hear any music...

[Oleophobic]

Canada Blows it away with Then and Now | Celebration of Light | July 30, August 3, August 6 2011 | Vancouver, BC (http://www.vancouverfireworks.ca/news/canada-blows-it-away-with-then-and-now)

Here's the full song list:

Smooth Criminal Michael Jackson
Smooth Criminal Alien Ant Farm
Higher Ground Stevie Wonder
Higher Ground Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Against All Odds Phil Collins
Against All Odds The Postal Service
Word Up Cameo
Word Up Korn
Music Madonna
Music Out of Your Mouth
Imagine John Lennon
Imagine A Perfect Circle
Tainted Love Gloria Jones
Tainted Love Soft Cell
Tainted Love Marilyn Manson
Bring Me to Life Evanescense
Bring Me to Life Katherine Jenkins

[Armind]

‪Vancouver Celebration Of Light Fireworks: Evanescence - Wake Me Up [FULL HD]‬‏ - YouTube

[Zoidberg]

^
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/6664/129574748436.gif

[Khobra]

China won :speechless:

[Khobra]

Canada was amazing.
Evanescence chorus part was epic too, the way it synced with the fireworks. SO true just watched the vid a few post up the whole sky lit up with that song. I would have given it to Canada.

[rexsomnii]

holy fuck that was the most epic firework clip ever.
i wish i can thank you.

anyone got full video clip of all the fireworks ?:D

[dboy]

who was that in the video?

[Delish]

This one's cool

Vancouver: Fireworks Draw a Crowd on Vimeo

[LSF22]

How come we can't thank his post?

[Obsideon]

^ I was just thinking the same thing.. I wanted to thank him too!