Richmond Fireworks at Minoru Park

The best place to see Halloween fireworks in Metro Vancouver is at the free family-friendly event at Richmond‘s Minoru Park on the evening of October 31st.

There are all sorts of Halloween-themed events and activities available in Richmond, including the Fireworks Festival on Halloween night. Other Lower Mainland events with fireworks in October include Celebrate the Night in Maple Ridge and Central Spark in Burnaby.

To learn about other seasonal events that happen elsewhere in the Lower Mainland in October, see our articles about Vancouver Halloween Events, Vancouver Haunted Houses, and Vancouver on the Halloween Weekend. To learn more about the Halloween events in Richmond, continue reading.

This article includes the following information about the Minoru Park event:

Festival Dates & Location | Entertainment | Tips & Advice | Other Information

Halloween Fireworks Festival in Richmond

Richmond is one of the few municipalities in the Lower Mainland that hosts free fireworks displays on Halloween night. The big and impressive event is at Minoru Park.

Minoru Park Fireworks Night

Richmond celebrates Halloween night at Minoru Park with a free event each year. Activities include live music, trick-or-treating opportunities, fireworks and some child-friendly activities. Most years there are also dance performances, an inflatable corn maze, and some roving performers.

Richmond Halloween Fire Dancer — A Dancer and Fire Juggler at Minoru Park

Dates & Location

In 2024, the event takes place on Thursday, October 31st. It runs from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm. The fireworks finale begins at about 8:30 pm.

All festivities take place at Richmond’s Minoru Park. It’s an urban city park in central Richmond located at 7191 Granville Avenue. The park is not far from the main Richmond Public Library and Richmond Centre mall.

Entertainment Details

In addition to fireworks, the Halloween event at Minoru Park includes a variety of live entertainment. In 2024 there’s a magician and a couple of jugglers. The Showstoppers also perform at the event. As of mid-October, this year’s full entertainment schedule is to be confirmed.

Tips & Advice

Below are some tips and suggestions to help you make the most of your Richmond Halloween experience.

TIP #1: Conveniently, the Richmond-Brighouse SkyTrain Station is just a 10-minute walk away from the park. Take public transit if you can, but be prepared for crowds when leaving if you do.

TIP #2: If you’re driving to the event, arrive early before all the best parking locations are taken. There’s a bit of parking at the park, but also in the south parkade at Richmond Centre.