The Celebration officially began in 1990, and takes place over the English Bay of Vancouver. In the 2013 the celebration attracted upwards of 1.4 million spectators over the course of the festival, with viewing locations across the bay packed with onlookers. Competing nations must prepare a themed fireworks show for the massive audience, utilizing not only their pyrotechnic skills, but choreography (in a sense), and showmanship as well. In 2013 the home crowd got an extra-special treat, as the Canadian team came out on top with their show themed around “A Wonderful World / Into a Raging River.”