A free fireworks festival is lighting up Metro Vancouver this month
September may be just around the corner, but a free fireworks festival in Metro Vancouver this month means the summer fun isn’t over just yet!
Head down to New Westminster’s waterfront on Saturday, Aug. 23, for the Summer Music and Fireworks Festival.
The family-friendly event, presented by the Hyack Festival Association, features a day full of activities, entertainment, and, of course, a huge fireworks display at the end of the evening.
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Festivities kick off at 3 p.m. with a marketplace full of artisan vendors and exhibitors at the Westminster Quay and boardwalk. Shop for handcrafted items, freshly baked goods, and health and wellness products.
Make sure to arrive early to get a good spot for the free live performances. Expect to see live musicians, dance groups, and more.
Summer Music and Fireworks Festival will also feature a Kids Zone with face painting, colouring and crafts, and active playing.
If all the fun is amping up your appetite, you can check out the variety of food vendors on site or inside the River Market.
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The dazzling fireworks display by Celebration Fireworks will light up the skies over the Fraser River at 9 p.m.
Fireworks fans can view the show from Westminster Pier Park, Front Street Parkade, Port Royal Park, and Brownsville Bar Park in Surrey, as well as on the boardwalk by Westminster Quay.
Summer Music and Fireworks Festival
When: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
Time: 3 to 9:30 p.m. The fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m.
Where: Westminster Quay, New Westminster
Cost: Free