Unlike last year when Vancouver enjoyed a nice and somewhat dry Olympics, on the anniversary of the opening ceremony the rain made its presence known. This didn’t stop a crowd from coming out and enjoying the party.

There were a few hockey games on Granville Street along with free ice skating at Robson Square. The Vancouver Art Gallery opened with free admission and had a line up running down Hornby Street. On the Georgia Street side of the gallery, CIBC hosted LunarFest under a few tents with various illuminated lanterns. There was another line up to get in, but those who carried a CIBC bank card could take advantage of an “express” queue.

Down at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Vancouver Boat Show was in full swing, but most of the main floor was opened up allowing a peek into some of the cavernous ballrooms.

Outside in Jack Poole Plaza, the Olympic Cauldron remained out, waiting for the 4:00 pm PST ceremony to light it up.

The rest of the photos from around downtown are on Gallery.

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