Several road closures, detours in place for Celebration of Light event Saturday

Vancouver’s annual Celebration of Light fireworks celebration continues this weekend, with the United Kingdom set to wrap up the series Saturday evening.

Drivers in the area are advised that several roads are closed for the event, which is expected to draw upwards of half a million spectators.

Expect delays in both the West End and Kits Point, the City of Vancouver says.

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The following roads are affected by the event:

WEST END:

Full road closures from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m.:

• Beach Avenue and Pacific Street from Stanley Park to Thurlow Street
• Davie Street from Denman Street to Burrard Street
• Denman Street from Alberni Street to Beach Avenue

Stanley Park restricted access from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.:

• West of Pipeline Road
• Public vehicle access and parking restricted

Traffic controls in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

• Periodic traffic control for load-in on Beach Avenue, Pacific Street to Davie Street
• Beach Avenue closed to traffic, bike lane detour

Local traffic only access points:

• Burnaby Street at Thurlow Street
• Nelson Street at Thurlow Street
• Denman Street at Alberni Street

KITS POINT:

Full road closures from 6 p.m. to midnight:

• Kits Point north of Cornwall Street
• Local traffic only access points: Cypress Street at Cornwall Street.

The City of Vancouver says the parking lots at Kits Beach, Hadden Park, and Vanier Park will be closed. Vehicles towing boats won’t be permitted into Kits Point after trailer parking is full at the Vanier Park boat launch.

Accessible parking is available starting at 5 p.m. at:

• Park Board parking lot
• Sunset Beach lot (open all day)
• Stalls along Park Drive near Lawn Bowling Club
• McNicoll at Arbutus Street (lot 66)

As well, that Vancouver Police Department says anyone flying drones in the area risks fines and criminal charges and could have their equipment seized.

Thinking of bringing your drone to the @CelebOfLight tonight? Transport Canada has airspace restrictions over English Bay for public safety. You could risk fines, the seizure of your drone, and criminal charges if you violate these restrictions. https://t.co/M2xNwGLZqE

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) July 27, 2024

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