I Am a Fireworks Junkie

I would attend a lecture on thin bubble film theory in physics if it included fireworks. This morning, I learned that there's an annual World Fireworks Competition in Vancouver, Washington during the month of July; it's the Celebration of Light international fireworks competition and festival. For four nights on consecutive Wednesdays and Saturdays, the skies over English Bay light up in a musical pyrotechnic extravaganza. Each weekend is produced by a different country, and each country has one night to wow the judges and audience before the final night's grand finale. A friend went during the display from Spain; the show lasted about half and hour and was spectacular. Since it stays light longer up there, the show didn't start until 10PM.
Since 1990, the annual Celebration of Light has become one of the most prestigious fireworks competitions in the world, attracting the world's best fireworks pyrotechnicians and designers. The 2010 Celebration of Light fireworks competition features tour-de-force performances from the United States, Spain and Mexico, as well as a tribute to China.

Here's a great video of Ocean Media's Tribute to Mexico. Check out their other videos on vimeo:

Celebration of Light - Vancouver, Canada from Ocean Media on Vimeo.