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Ready to celebrate the 2013 August Long Weekend in Vancouver? Here are five activities for making the most of the weekend and B.C. Day holiday, Aug. 3-Aug. 5.
Celebration of Light Fireworks, Saturday, Aug. 3: The final instalment of this year’s Celebration of Light sees Thailand lighting up the night sky above English Bay for an estimated 400,000 spectators. The party starts around 5 p.m. with Shorefest, free concerts at two stages at English Bay and Sunset Beach. Crowds are treated to a special Red Bull Airshow at 8:10 p.m., followed by the fireworks at 10 p.m. There are also plenty of Vancouver’s award-winning food trucks on site, as well as Jamcouver, a pro skateboarding expo. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. on Aug. 3 at English Bay. Details.
Powell Street Festival, Saturday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 4: This annual celebration of Japanese-Canadian culture is held in the heart of edgy East Vancouver, at Oppenheimer Park. Get ready for taiko drumming, sumo wrestling, tea ceremonies and, of course, a fantastic spread of authentic Japanese food. There are also historical walking tours of the neighbourhood, which has long been a stronghold of Vancouver’s Japanese community. The Festival runs 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Aug. 3-Aug. 4, at Oppenheimer Park (400 Powell St.). Details. Continue reading:
Top 5 August Long Weekend Events in Vancouver for 2013