{"id":13491,"date":"2025-08-01T07:40:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T15:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/?p=13491"},"modified":"2025-11-12T07:23:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T15:23:31","slug":"nova-scotia-named-honda-celebration-of-light-2025-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/pa\/nova-scotia-named-honda-celebration-of-light-2025-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Nova Scotia Named Honda Celebration of Light 2025 Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Canada\u2019s largest fireworks event ended with a spectacular celebration and a big win for the East Coast.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fireworks FX from Nova Scotia was crowned the <\/span><b>Honda Celebration of Light 2025 winner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, claiming both the Judge\u2019s Choice and the People\u2019s Choice awards after a stunning final performance over Vancouver\u2019s English Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For fireworks professionals and advocates across Canada, this year\u2019s show was more than a competition\u2014it was a powerful reminder of what\u2019s possible when artistry, meaning, and pyrotechnic precision collide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Proud Win for Nova Scotia and Canadian Fireworks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s Honda Celebration of Light was especially notable as it marked the <\/span><b>first time in the event\u2019s history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that all participating teams were Canadian. Representing three regions\u2014Yukon, Quebec, and Nova Scotia\u2014each team brought its own flavour of creativity, cultural pride, and technical skill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it was Nova Scotia\u2019s Fireworks FX that dazzled both the crowd and the judges, securing their place as the <\/span><b>Honda Celebration of Light 2025 winner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fred Wade, president of Fireworks FX, shared that the win meant more than just accolades:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis wasn\u2019t just a fireworks show\u2014it was storytelling in the sky. We wanted to represent not only Nova Scotia, but voices that aren\u2019t always heard.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originally planning a Celtic-themed soundtrack, Wade pivoted after a conversation with his son and instead curated a show using <\/span><b>11 songs by Indigenous artists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The result was an emotional, powerful tribute that captivated over 500,000 spectators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"Team Nova Scotia \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Honda Celebration of Lights 2025 [FULL VIDEO 4K] #vancouver #fireworks\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gbVpAtkWP7Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Set the Honda Celebration of Light 2025 Winner Apart?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While all three teams put on impressive performances, Nova Scotia\u2019s entry stood out for its emotional depth and cultural relevance. By pairing Indigenous music with expertly choreographed pyrotechnics, Fireworks FX reminded viewers that fireworks can be more than spectacle\u2014they can be <\/span><b>art, connection, and shared experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media lit up after the finale:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHands down the best show. The fireworks were synced so perfectly to the music. You could feel it,\u201d one fan tweeted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThey earned it. I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever seen a crowd that moved by a fireworks show,\u201d wrote another on Reddit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Honda Celebration of Light 2025 winner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> didn\u2019t just light up the sky\u2014they left an impression that resonated long after the last spark faded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fantastic-multicolor-firework-celebration-from-the-2024-10-22-05-29-17-utc-scaled.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13492 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fantastic-multicolor-firework-celebration-from-the-2024-10-22-05-29-17-utc-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fantastic-multicolor-firework-celebration-from-the-2024-10-22-05-29-17-utc-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fantastic-multicolor-firework-celebration-from-the-2024-10-22-05-29-17-utc-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fantastic-multicolor-firework-celebration-from-the-2024-10-22-05-29-17-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fantastic-multicolor-firework-celebration-from-the-2024-10-22-05-29-17-utc-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fantastic-multicolor-firework-celebration-from-the-2024-10-22-05-29-17-utc-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fantastic-multicolor-firework-celebration-from-the-2024-10-22-05-29-17-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fantastic-multicolor-firework-celebration-from-the-2024-10-22-05-29-17-utc-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fantastic-multicolor-firework-celebration-from-the-2024-10-22-05-29-17-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fantastic-multicolor-firework-celebration-from-the-2024-10-22-05-29-17-utc-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fantastic-multicolor-firework-celebration-from-the-2024-10-22-05-29-17-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fantastic-multicolor-firework-celebration-from-the-2024-10-22-05-29-17-utc-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Legacy Event in a Shifting Landscape<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Honda Celebration of Light, now in its 34th year, is one of the most prestigious and well-attended fireworks competitions in the world. Each summer, over a million attendees gather across Vancouver\u2019s beaches, parks, and balconies to watch the best in the business take to the skies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And this year, the impact was enormous:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1.2+ million attendees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across three nights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>$265 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in economic benefit for British Columbia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Widespread national media coverage of the <\/span><b>Honda Celebration of Light 2025 winner<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But despite the success, event organizers are raising concerns about the future. Rising costs\u2014up 20\u201330% since the pandemic\u2014and unstable funding models are putting next year\u2019s celebration in jeopardy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beautiful-firework-night-scene-2025-01-09-01-53-44-utc-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13495 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beautiful-firework-night-scene-2025-01-09-01-53-44-utc-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beautiful-firework-night-scene-2025-01-09-01-53-44-utc-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beautiful-firework-night-scene-2025-01-09-01-53-44-utc-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beautiful-firework-night-scene-2025-01-09-01-53-44-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beautiful-firework-night-scene-2025-01-09-01-53-44-utc-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beautiful-firework-night-scene-2025-01-09-01-53-44-utc-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beautiful-firework-night-scene-2025-01-09-01-53-44-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beautiful-firework-night-scene-2025-01-09-01-53-44-utc-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beautiful-firework-night-scene-2025-01-09-01-53-44-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beautiful-firework-night-scene-2025-01-09-01-53-44-utc-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beautiful-firework-night-scene-2025-01-09-01-53-44-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beautiful-firework-night-scene-2025-01-09-01-53-44-utc-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why This Win Matters for Fireworks Advocates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those in the fireworks industry and advocacy community, Nova Scotia\u2019s win represents more than a trophy. It showcases the <\/span><b>evolution and potential of fireworks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a modern, culturally conscious world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Honda Celebration of Light 2025 winner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> demonstrated that fireworks can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embrace <\/span><b>diverse storytelling<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address <\/span><b>environmental and cultural concerns<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still deliver awe-inspiring entertainment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fred Wade said it best:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of talk these days about replacing fireworks with other things. But fireworks, when done responsibly and creatively, still have unmatched power to bring people together.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a critical moment for the fireworks community to advocate for continued support of public displays, industry training, and recognition of fireworks as a legitimate art form\u2014not just noise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Three Nights, One Clear Winner<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The competition included three Canadian teams:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Team Midnight Sun<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Yukon \u2013 July 19<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Royal Pyrotechnie<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Quebec \u2013 July 23<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fireworks FX<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Nova Scotia \u2013 July 26<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All three performances were exceptional, but the energy and emotion of the Nova Scotia show made them the undisputed <\/span><b>Honda Celebration of Light 2025 winner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From start to finish, their display painted a story across the sky\u2014one rooted in reconciliation, pride, and unity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorful-firework-in-celebration-night-with-night-2025-04-01-21-40-54-utc.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13493 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorful-firework-in-celebration-night-with-night-2025-04-01-21-40-54-utc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"8256\" height=\"4640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorful-firework-in-celebration-night-with-night-2025-04-01-21-40-54-utc-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorful-firework-in-celebration-night-with-night-2025-04-01-21-40-54-utc-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorful-firework-in-celebration-night-with-night-2025-04-01-21-40-54-utc-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorful-firework-in-celebration-night-with-night-2025-04-01-21-40-54-utc-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorful-firework-in-celebration-night-with-night-2025-04-01-21-40-54-utc-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorful-firework-in-celebration-night-with-night-2025-04-01-21-40-54-utc-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorful-firework-in-celebration-night-with-night-2025-04-01-21-40-54-utc-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorful-firework-in-celebration-night-with-night-2025-04-01-21-40-54-utc-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorful-firework-in-celebration-night-with-night-2025-04-01-21-40-54-utc-1200x674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorful-firework-in-celebration-night-with-night-2025-04-01-21-40-54-utc-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorful-firework-in-celebration-night-with-night-2025-04-01-21-40-54-utc.jpg 8256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 8256px) 100vw, 8256px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Looking Ahead: What\u2019s Next?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the industry celebrates the <\/span><b>Honda Celebration of Light 2025 winner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there\u2019s also an important conversation happening behind the scenes. Can these types of events continue to thrive without reliable funding? Can municipalities and sponsors continue to invest in fireworks displays despite public pressure and rising costs?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer, according to those who attended this year\u2019s show, is a resounding yes\u2014<\/span><b>if we continue to tell the right stories, in the right way, with the right intent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Honda Celebration of Light 2025 winner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was more than a team that launched fireworks\u2014they launched hope. Hope that fireworks still have a place in our cities. Hope that public celebrations can be meaningful and inclusive. And hope that our skies will continue to be lit by the creativity and craft of people who believe in the power of light.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Want to help protect the future of fireworks in Canada?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay connected with CNFA and follow us on<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/httpswww.facebook.com\/canadiannationalfireworks\/\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/x.com\/c_nfa\">X<\/a> (formerly Twitter) for the latest updates, advocacy efforts, and behind-the-scenes looks at events like the Honda Celebration of Light.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada\u2019s largest fireworks event ended with a spectacular celebration and a big win for the East Coast. Fireworks FX from Nova Scotia was crowned the Honda Celebration of Light 2025 winner, claiming both the Judge\u2019s Choice and the People\u2019s Choice awards after a stunning final performance over Vancouver\u2019s English Bay. For fireworks professionals and advocates [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4216,"featured_media":13494,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[78],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-insights"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4216"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13491"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13491\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13494"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationalfireworks.ca\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}