VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - June 3, 2010) - Thanks to the continued ongoing support of its longstanding, loyal sponsors, The Celebration of Light is confirmed for four nights this July 2010.
The city's signature summer festival will illuminate Vancouver for its 20th consecutive year as four different countries compete in a pyro-musical competition that ignites the skies over Vancouver's English Bay.
This year's Celebration of Light will take place on July 21st, July 24th, July 28th and July 31st with details about the participating countries coming soon. SHORE 104.3, our presenting sponsor, will bring SHOREfest to the beachside stage each of these nights. Details about the lineup of talented Canadian artists on the SHOREfest stage will be announced later in June.
Confirmed sponsors for the 2010 event include: The City of Vancouver, The Keg Steakhouse and Bar, Shore 104.3 FM, Concord Pacific Developments Inc., London Drugs, HSBC Bank Canada, The Province of British Columbia, BC Hydro, Tourism Vancouver and Vancouver Airport Authority and the support of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.
"We're excited to support one of Vancouver's signature events," said Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Kevin Krueger. "The Celebration of Light is an attraction for residents and tourists alike, and helps build on Vancouver's world-class reputation from the 2010 Olympic and Paralymic Winter Games."
"I'm extremely pleased that the 20th annual Celebration of Light will go ahead this year," said Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson. "The fireworks have become one of Vancouver's most beloved summer events, and something that families really look forward to. I'd like to thank the community for its unwavering support and the sponsors for their continued commitment."
The Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society is also excited to announce a three-year partnership with brand.LIVE Management Group. This local brand activation and event production agency will be the Producers of the Celebration of Light this year through to 2012. brand.LIVE has a history of high-profile and successful events to its credit, including the 2005 Vancouver and 2009 Calgary Grey Cup Festivals; the 2009 Summer Sessions concert at Ambleside Park featuring Sarah McLachlan, Neil Young and Sheryl Crow; management of the past 17 consecutive Vancouver Sun Runs; as well as the design, build and operation of Alberta House and Vancouver House for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. brand.LIVE will use its global production experience, corporate relationships and fresh perspective to ensure the sustainability and growth of this signature event for the enjoyment of Vancouverites as well as out-of-town visitors.
"It gives me great satisfaction to know that not only have we been able to confirm this monumental 20th anniversary event, but this vital new relationship with brand.LIVE will see the festival continue for years to come," said Vancouver business man and Festival sponsor, David Aisenstat.
The Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society is a non-profit organization created in 2001 to produce The Celebration of Light - one of the most renowned international fireworks competitions in the world, and Vancouver's signature fun, free, family summer event with a predicted attendance of 1.4 million people.