HSBC Celebration of Light: Illuminating the Vancouver Sky Again this Summer

By The Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society (May 13, 2008)

Fireworks Light up the Burrard St. Bridge

Vancouver, BC, May 9, 2008 – The Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society officially announced the 2008 HSBC Celebration of Light event dates, competing countries, and sponsors at The Vancouver Board of Trade Distinguished Speaker luncheon on May 9, 2008, featuring The Hon. Carole Taylor. Minister Taylor also unveiled the official 2008 HSBC Celebration of Light artwork by Tiko Kerr.

The details for the 2008 HSBC Celebration of Light are:

"Every year the HSBC Celebration of Light becomes more and more spectacular as fireworks light up the sky over English Bay," said Brent MacGregor, Chair of the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society. "It is our goal to continue to provide a free entertaining event in the beautiful city of Vancouver that all can enjoy. We thank HSBC and all of our community sponsors for supporting this event.”

The 2008 HSBC Celebration of Light sponsors are HSBC Bank Canada, London Drugs, Starlight Casino, Concord Pacific, BC150, City of Vancouver, Tourism Vancouver, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), BC Hydro, The Vancouver Sun, Global, Rock 101, CKNW, Pattison Outdoor Advertising.

"The HSBC Celebration of Light draws nearly one and half million people each year - many of whom come as tourists just to see the fireworks celebration," said Tourism, Sport and the Arts Minister Stan Hagen. "We're especially proud to support this much anticipated summer event as we celebrate arts, diversity and achievement during this year of BC150 festivities."

Vancouver’s master artist, Tiko Kerr, painted the official HSBC Celebration of Light artwork, which will be showcased in all marketing materials, and on the official HSBC Celebration of Light merchandise. To raise money for the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society, Tiko Kerr canvas and archival paper prints, as well as souvenir merchandise can be purchased on-line at www.HSBCcelebrationoflight.com.

"HSBC Bank Canada is proud to be Title Sponsor of the HSBC Celebration of Light for the 8th year,” said Lindsay Gordon, President and Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Bank Canada. “The annual fireworks festival is an amazing, free family event enjoyed by the people of Greater Vancouver and by visitors from around the world. It is truly the best event of the summer."

In 2008, people attending the fireworks can vote for their favourite fireworks through the BC Hydro People’s Choice Award. Through cell phone messaging on the night of each performance, individuals can text their score for each country. Scores will be tallied and a winner will be announced on the evening of the grand finale.

The HSBC Celebration of Light Fireworks is one of the most renowned international fireworks competitions in the world, and Vancouver’s signature family summer event. The fireworks will begin promptly at 10:00pm, rain or shine. Music simulcast will be heard on ROCK 101 (101.1 FM). HSBC Bank Canada is a Founding Spirit of Vancouver® Premier Partner.

Proud Title Sponsor: HSBC Bank Canada

Photos compliments of Sherwin Andal

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