VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The hundreds of thousands of people who were crowded at English Bay last night weren’t disappointed.

Italy was showcased during the final night of the Celebration of Light.

They opened the show with a bang and a flash of red, white and green, draping English Bay in the colours of the Italian flag.

Italy’s use of colour and different types of fireworks had many in the crowd saying the show had a unique and interactive feel.

Police say they’ve never seen such a big turnout for the event.

They had a relatively easy evening, despite the dense crowd. There were several arrests made, but no significant problems of note.  

Liquor Pour Outs: 477            

Liquor Seizures: 7

Weapon Seizures: 7

Violation Tickets Issued: 58

By-Law Tickets: 12

Arrests for Intoxication in Public: 5

Breach of the Peace Arrests: 8

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