Symphony Splash
The Symphony Splash, is an annual event held, in Victoria, British Columbia. It is held the first weekend, of August. The event consists of the Victoria Symphony, playing live on a barge in the middle of Victoria's Inner Harbour. Also included in the event, is a very large fireworks display, as well as well as live artillery fire, during the 1812 Overture. The 1999 event was led by then Victoria Symphony, conductor Peter McCoppin.
The event leads to tens of thousands to gather, around the Victoria Waterfront, as well as on the grounds of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings and The Empress Hotel. Hundreds of people, also gather in boats, and kayaks, to watch the concert.
This year's event, was held on Sunday, August 5th, 2007
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