Farewell to Summer Fireworks Festival 2024
All good things must come to an end and that includes summer. To say goodbye to the season in style, the Hyack Festival Association is once again hosting the annual Farewell to Summer Fireworks Festival on Saturday, August 24th.
The free community event is being held at the New Westminster Quay with a full day’s worth of fun planned, including artisan market vendors and exhibitors, live entertainment, and plenty of fantastic food.
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Live entertainment & family-friendly beverage garden (3pm to 9pm)
Listen to a variety of live music while enjoying the breeze from the Fraser River and enchanting views of the iconic SkyTrain bridge. A selection of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks will be offered as you relax.
Delicious treats & fantastic food
Indulge in delicious treats from market vendors, including fresh kettle popcorn, donuts, tacos, dumplings, freshly squeezed lemonade, and much more!
Food vendors include:
- That’s a Good Cookie
- Garys Kettle Corn
- Hugs Mini Donuts
- Citrus Tsunami
- James Feldberg’s Concessions
- Crème Brulee To Go
- MomoJoy Foods
- The Banana Bike
- Bucking Bill Jerky
- Primos Street Eats
Artisan market vendors
Walk along the iconic boardwalk and explore a variety of handmade products perfect for a gift or a treat for yourself.
Attendees will come across the following vendors:
- Cursive and Prints
- Alex and Leigh Handmade
- Chroma Nostaa Designs
- Itty Bitty Geeky Gack
- Better Home Decoration & Gift Ltd.
- Expressions Designs
- Harmony Jewellery
- Sisay Art Craft
- The Zesty Lemon
Kids’ activities
The festival has something for everyone and kids will have their own designated space with a range of free activities to choose from. Kids can take part in face painting, coloring, and crafts!
Community exhibitors
Connect with local community exhibitors eager to share their work and engage with festival-goers. Some exhibitors that’ll be on display include Telus, BCAA EVO, and Westminster House Society.
Fireworks display (Starting at 9pm)
A spectacular 15 minute fireworks show beginning at 9pm will illuminate the New Westminster sky. The fireworks will be launched from a barge in the middle of the Fraser River.
While you may be sad to see summer coming to and end, make sure you come out to the Farewell to Summer Fireworks Festival for a fun time under the sun.
Farewell to Summer Fireworks Festival 2024
Date: August 24, 2024
Address: Westminster Quay, New Westminster
Time: 3pm to 9:30pm
Cost: FREE
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