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Bright Nights in Stanley Park opens tomorrow
Vancouver, BC – The 24th annual Bright Nights in Stanley Park opens tomorrow, bringing some much-needed festive cheer to the Lower Mainland. Tickets can be purchased online and the event continues into the New Year, closing January 2, 2022.
Much like Santa’s sleigh, the candy cane red fire truck is polished and ready in position at Bright Nights in Stanley Park. A larger than life reindeer welcomes guests as they pass through the tunnel of lights on their way to the Bright Nights Train, transporting them to a winter wonderland.
“Every year fire fighters look forward to coming together to create displays for families to enjoy at Bright Nights. We truly hope that we can spread some joy this festive season, especially since it has been such a challenging year for so many in our province,” says Ray Boucher, Vice President, BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Bright Nights is a partnership between the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund and the Vancouver Park Board. Each year, fire fighters travel from across BC to volunteer and create special light displays for Bright Nights in Stanley Park. They work alongside a dedicated Vancouver Park Board team who create a magical train experience year after year.
Last year the Vancouver Park Board took that train experience virtual as the in-person event was cancelled due to the pandemic. The Burn Fund pivoted too, creating the Bright Nights 50/50 which reached a jackpot of $525,660. This year the 50/50 continues as an extension of Bright Nights with an even bigger jackpot of up to $1 million. Launched on November 18th, the jackpot has already surpassed $60,000. Tickets can be purchased online.
Bright Nights in Stanley Park is the Burn Fund’s largest annual fundraising event, raising approximately a half a million dollars each year thanks to donations and partial proceeds from train tickets. All proceeds from Bright Nights in Stanley Park and the Bright Nights 50/50 support burn survivors in BC and the Yukon. Support services include the Home Away Program, which offers free accommodations to families travelling to Vancouver for treatment, as well as Burn Camp programs for children and young adults.
This year Bright Nights operates with a reduced capacity. Guests must show their train tickets to enter the park and will board the train in their specified time slot. Masks are recommended and a full overview of safety precautions can be found at Vancouver.ca/BrightNights.
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