Re-ignite those torches.
A weekend of free public events is planned to celebrate the anniversary of Vancouver's Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The series of parties, live music and street hockey is set for February 12 followed by the re-lighting of the Olympic cauldron that afternoon.
Mayor Gregor Robertson said hosting the Olympics last year "obliterated" Vancouver's no fun city image. He wants residents to enjoy that success.
"Vancouver will never be tagged with that reputation again," he said, following the event announcement at the Vancouver Art Gallery on Friday morning.
To make way for the crowds, organizers will close Granville Street between Smithe and Dunsmuir Streets for all of Saturday and Sunday morning. Thousands of pedestrians are expected to take in buskers, hockey games and the Lunar Festival parade.
Robson Street will also be closed between Howe and Seymour Streets during most of the weekend to accommodate crowds and festivities.
On Friday and Saturday night "Illuminate Yaletown" will make its return, and on Sunday the Vancouver Art Gallery will host "LunarFest" -a presentation of Asian arts and culture.
Robson Square will host free public skating all day Saturday.
On February 17, the province will celebrate the accomplishments of British Columbia's artists and athletes at the legislature in Victoria.
Stephanie Cadieux, BC's minister of community, sport and cultural development, said that 99 per cent of Canadians took in at least some of the coverage during the Games, while three and a half billion people around the world tuned it at some point.
Ms. Cadieux said the Games "morphed into a cultural phenomenon...and a year later, it's time to celebrate."
Mr. Robertson said the costs will be modest, and shared among downtown business associations.