Light up City Hall and Burrard Street Bridge

Information icon Submit your form at least 8 weeks and no more than 6 months before your requested date. 

We accept requests that support: 

• Events of national and international significance
• Local festivals or community events
• Local, national, or international awareness issues that build community or are related to community health issues.
  (Important note Health-related requests must be aligned with Health Canada’s Calendar of Health Promotion Days or it can be reasonably determined that the awareness campaign, event, or activity could significantly impact the community.)
• Events or occasions that contribute to the economic, social, and cultural fabric of Vancouver

We reserve the right to deny requests that:

• Do not align with the above criteria
• Contravene our policies or by-laws
• Are mainly personal, political, religious, or commercial in nature
• Are organizations that do not have a presence in Canada

Information icon Requests are processed in the order in which they are received. You will be notified approximately two weeks prior to the requested date if your request is approved.

• In the event of extenuating circumstances, approved illumination requests may be subject to revision or delay by the City.
• Names of charities, non-profits, and organizations submitting requests will not appear in any communication from the City. 
• Staff have full and final authority to implement the City Hall and Burrard Street Bridge illumination program criteria. By submitting a lighting request for City Hall or Burrard Bridge, you agree that the decisions of City staff are final.