Huge crowds took over downtown Vancouver’s Granville Street last night to celebrate Halloween.
Videos posted to social media show people dancing and partying in the downtown core.
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Another video shows huge crowds getting off the skytrain as they make their way to the streets.
@isnhinotknee Downtown Vancouver tonight ???? #halloween2023 #halloweenvancouver #halloweennight2023 #downtownvancouvertoday #granvillestation #vancouvertoday #downtownvancouverdiaries???? #halloweenincanada ♬ Halloween ・ cute horror song – PeriTune
A heavy police presence was evident in the Granville Entertainment District to manage the huge crowds.
@jaspreetsinghh Jaggo in Downtown, Vancouver. #jaggo #vancouver #downtownvancouver #halloween2023 ♬ original sound – Jaspreet Singh
One video even shows fireworks being set off amongst the crowd despite them being banned in Vancouver.
@ehlahhhh What a chaotic halloween night???????? won’t be sleeping tonight lol #halloween #grandville #vancouver #vancouverbc #fyp #fireworks ♬ original sound – Mariella Flores
People made sure to come out in their most creative costumes and to dance the night away in style.
@vancity_tv Everyone in Downtown Vancouver having fun. Halloween has begun. Halloween should be everyday. Happy Halloween #downtownvancouver #vancouver #halloween #costumes #dance #music #dinosaurs #canada #beautiful #britishcolumbia ♬ original sound – VANCITY TV
Most of the celebrations remained under control with the police reporting no major incidents.
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