Team Netherlands' stunning Celebration of Light 2016 fireworks show (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

Hundreds of thousands of people crowded the beaches and parks around English Bay on Saturday night as the 2016 Honda Celebration of Light fireworks kicked off in Vancouver.

The 25-minute-long display by Team Netherlands, represented by Royal Fireworks, was received well on social media, with some calling it one of the best shows the city has seen in years.

This year’s fireworks festival marks the event’s 26th anniversary, which will see Team Australia on Wednesday, July 27 and Team USA on Saturday, July 30, which will be produced by the Walt Disney Company.

Here’s a compilation of photos and videos from Saturday night’s show by Team Netherlands.

Netherlands finale at #CelebrationOfLight. My perfect view as a judge. #CelebOfLight #Vancouver #VancityBuzz #EnglishBay

A video posted by Ken Chan (@thatkenchan) on Jul 23, 2016 at 11:00pm PDT

Celebration Of Light #fireworks #celebration #light #vancouver #englishbay #summer #canada #beautiful #fun #curious

A video posted by Mark Bouffard (@markscurious) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:48pm PDT

Fireworks in Vancouver #fireworks #Vancouver #celebrationoflight #westend #englishbay

A video posted by Nick (@nickmoroso) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:48pm PDT

Fireworks from the appartement #canada #bc #vancouver #downtown #fireworks #lightfestival

A photo posted by david (@davidvsi) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:47pm PDT

English Bay fireworks with self important jerk on bench. #vancouver #englishbay #fireworks #jerk #suregladwecamethreehoursearlytolookatyourass

A photo posted by @greyhairrocks on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:47pm PDT

Celebration of light #vancouver#celebrationoflight

A video posted by Lauriane (@laurianegross) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:47pm PDT

#lightfestival #kitsbeach #vancouver #bc

A photo posted by Stephanie Harrison (@stepharrisonx) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:47pm PDT

Fireworks display by team Netherlands. Sorry for the poor quality, only taken by fone. Another fireworks on Wednesday by team Australia then by USA next Saturday. I wonder what’s the prize for the winner! #CelebrationOfLight #FireworksCompetition #EnglishBay #Vancouver #BritishColumbia #Canada #SamsungS7 #AwesomeEarth #AwesomeGlobe #EpicExperiences #EpicTravelPage #EarthPix #GlobeTrotter #InstaPic #PhenomenalPlanet #PassionPassport #TravelTheWorld #TravelingOurPlanet #TheGlobeWanderer #TravelWithAnInsider #Wanderlust #WorldPlaces #WeLiveToExplore #WonderfulPlaces

A photo posted by Rhodie M.D. (@loneadventureseeker) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:46pm PDT

Best shot of the night @celeboflight – – #fireworks #celebrationoflight #yvr #Vancouver #beautifulbritishcolumbia #westcoastisthebestcoast #explorebc #explorecanada #vancouverisawesome #wanderlust #instapassport #PNW #pnwonderland #pnwcollective #photooftheday #instagood #instadaily #igers #igersvancouver #cityviews #lowerlonsdale #nightphotography #outdoorlife

A photo posted by David Mayers (@davidgmayers) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:46pm PDT

Netherlands at the #hondacelebrationoflight tonight #englishbay #vancouver #fireworks

A photo posted by Candice W (@cee__dubs) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:45pm PDT

tonight was magic #vancouver #magic

A video posted by margot meanie (@margotmeanie) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:45pm PDT

Love that I can pop up to the roof a few mins before the show with a glass of wine in hand Well done #netherlands #celeboflight . . . . . . . #kits #kitsilano #kitsbeach #englishbay #vancouver #vancity #vancitybuzz #dailyhivevan #igersvancouver #yvr #nikonD750 #nikonphotograpy #nikonshooter #nikon #ilovewhereilive #summerishere

A photo posted by strimby (@strimby) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:45pm PDT

All you need is love! #hondacelebrationoflight #beatles #vancouver #vancitybuzz #fireworks #teamnetherlands #lights #englishbaybeach

A photo posted by @preeti.hemant on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:43pm PDT

BOOM #fireworks #summernights #summer #myvancouverlife #Vancity #vancouver #celebrationoflights #dailyhivevan

A photo posted by Becca Mac (@rebecmac) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:21pm PDT

Our alumni enjoying @CelebOfLight, thanks to UBC Sauder Alumni for a great event! #ubc #ubcsauder #sauder #iamubc #Vancouver #businessschool #vancitybuzz #vancouverisawesome #bschool #universitylife #campuslife #celeboflight

A video posted by UBC Sauder School of Business (@ubcsauderschool) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:39pm PDT

The most confusing celebration of light. Cc @kbeuerlein @crockpotveggies

A photo posted by Elyssa Mac〰 (@elyssamacf) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:36pm PDT

Celebration of Light #fireworks #celebrationoflight #netherlands #englishbay #westend #vancouver #vancitybuzz

A photo posted by Sidney (@haidasid) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:33pm PDT

Unbelievable fireworks over Vancouver for the first night of @celeboflight! #vancitybuzz #vancity @lbmg_van

A photo posted by Megan Fortune (@meganfortune) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:32pm PDT

Firework (work, work, work, work) #celeboflight

A video posted by Vance Ng (@vanceng) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:42pm PDT

Yay fireworks! #celeboflight

A photo posted by Bianca Knop (@biancaknop) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:32pm PDT

Celebration of Lights. . . #fireworks #celebrationoflights #longexposure #amazing_longexpo #pnwcollective #vancouver #vancity #vancouverisawesome #vancitybuzz #crabpark #downtown #canada #ohcanada #burrardinlet #explore604 #hellobc #britishcolumbia #explorecanada #explorebc #thecreatorclass #jointheclass #streetdreamsmag #inspirationcultmag #agameoftones

A photo posted by Ernest Ng (@ernest.ng) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:49pm PDT

Enjoying the view from the beach #celebrationoflights #fireworks #vancouver #kitsilano #nofilterneeded

A photo posted by Stephanie (@sofiem4) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:56pm PDT

You can hear me exclaim “holy shit! #festivaloflight #vancouver #holyshit

A video posted by Gerry Cleary (@gerrycleary) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:56pm PDT

Make a Wish… Celebration of #lights #vancouver

A video posted by S H A H R Z A D 💫 (@shahrzad13ny) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:55pm PDT

#boomboom #vancouver #fireworks #netherlands #nightone #vancitybuzz #dailyhivevan ##huffpostbc

A photo posted by @tinaschrei on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:59pm PDT

Honda @celeboflight – The Netherlands

A photo posted by Ross (@rossco.ca) on Jul 23, 2016 at 11:07pm PDT

Celebration of Light Fireworks, tonight Netherlands at English Bay, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. #wanderlust #travel #englishbay #sunsetporn #sunset #westend #celebrationoflight #vancity #fireworks #yvr #enjoyvancouver #vancitybuzz #explorecanada #vancouverlife #vancouver #lumia #lumia1020 #hellobc #mustbevancouver #philinvancouver

A video posted by Phil in Vancouver (@philinvancouver) on Jul 23, 2016 at 11:02pm PDT

Grand Finale #vancitybuzz #englishbay

A photo posted by @siriusphoto on Jul 23, 2016 at 11:01pm PDT

#celebrationoflight #vancouver

A video posted by @jmj8057 on Jul 23, 2016 at 11:06pm PDT

DAMNNNN Gina!! #powrightinthekisser #fireworks #damngina #vancouver #imtoointoit #LOL

A video posted by @velvetteddy604 on Jul 23, 2016 at 11:05pm PDT

#englishbay #vancouver #explorebc

A photo posted by tatius (@tatatius) on Jul 23, 2016 at 11:04pm PDT

#celeboflight #englishbay #veryvancouver #explorebc #explorecanada #vancity #vancitybuzz

A photo posted by Amin A (@amnadb) on Jul 23, 2016 at 11:32pm PDT

Honda @celeboflight – The Netherlands

A photo posted by Ross (@rossco.ca) on Jul 23, 2016 at 11:29pm PDT

Just as the show had begun. Amazing light show #netherlands #fireworks #vancitybuzz #vancity #beach #vancouver #vancouverisawesome #sunset #honda #celebrationoflights #2016 #englishbay #love #explore #explorebc #bc #city #604 #summer #insta #instagram #photo #saturday #cool #fun

A photo posted by Markella (@markellamarkella) on Jul 23, 2016 at 11:20pm PDT

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