Shine Bright Mission event attracts thousands

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“The I Love Mission team are overwhelmed by the support this event has received. We wanted to create a celebration that captured what makes Mission special, thank first responders, and support local business,” said Clare Seeley, on behalf of the I Love Mission partners. “Thanks to the great turnout from participants and attendees, we really showed how we all Shine Bright.”

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The event was made possible through a generous grant from the Commemorate Canada – Reopening Fund.

The lights will remain up along First Avenue and will turn on each night throughout the month of March. Tourism Mission has released a walking tour to provide the story about each custom-made light. Print copies are available at the Visitor’s Information Centre.

Image: City of Mission / Friday March 3, 2023

The event was made possible through a generous grant from the Commemorate Canada – Reopening Fund.

The event was organized by the partners in the I Love Mission campaign, a community-based project launched in spring 2020, focused on supporting local businesses during the pandemic.

I Love Mission partners include City of Mission, Tourism Mission, Mission Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures North Fraser, Mission Downtown Business Association, The Junction Shopping Centre, Mission City Record, and Mission Folk Music Festival.