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[1][2] It was produced by the Public Dreams Society, a group formed in 1985 to encourage community participation in creativity.

A nighttime event, it featured street performers such as fire-breathers, jugglers and bands.

Local artists conducted lantern-making workshops, and participants brought their own ornate homemade lanterns.

The festival was financed through corporate and community sponsors, government grants, and donations from attendees.

Beginning as a small community festival, it quickly grew into one of Vancouver's most popular events.