Photo :: Celebration of Light fireworks begin; big crowds line Vancouver beaches

Fireworks by Team USA illuminate the still partially light sky on the first night of the fireworks Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at English Bay in Vancouver, B.C., Photograph by: Ian Lindsay, PNG

Fireworks at Festival of Lights show by USA at English Bay in Vancouver, B.C., on July 21, 2010.

Seeking excitement and a little cooling swimmers enjoy the slide and splash as they wait for dark at the first night of the fireworks Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at English Bay in Vancouver, B.C. The fireworks barge is in the background.

Enthusiastic supporters (L to r): Ahmed Heybrale, Nadine Byrne, Stephanie Dudulec, Tamana Auron, Ida Zaeri and David Mojabi on the beach at the first night of the fireworks Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at English Bay in Vancouver, B.C.

The light clouds kept the beach comfortable for strolling in the crowds at the first night of the fireworks Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at English Bay in Vancouver, B.C.

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