from the vancouver sun... July is the driest hottest month of the year here - the grass is all brown, people flock to the beaches - they may ban smoking at all parks and beaches because of the dry conditions

Photos: It's hot in Vancouver

With July one of the driest months on record, Metro Vancouver residents had plenty of chances to enjoy the sun at dozens of community festivals and events.

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Enthusiastic supporters (L to r): Ahmed Heybrale, Nadine Byrne, Stephanie Dudulec, Tamana Auron, Ida Zaeri and David Mojabi on the beach at the first night of the fireworks Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at English Bay in Vancouver, B.C.
Photograph by: Ian Lindsay, PNG

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Thousands of people wait in the sun, sand and ocean at English Bay for the Celebration of Light fireworks show put on by Spain Saturday, July 24, 2010.
Photograph by: Jason Payne, PNG

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Preparing for the first big night of fireworks at English Bay, hundreds gather early to share that "lovin feeling" and to stake out their spots for the favorite Vancouver summer tradition on July 21 2010.
Photograph by: Mark van Manen, PNG


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Preparing for the first big night of fireworks at English Bay, hundreds gather early to share that "lovin feeling" and to stake out their spots for the favorite Vancouver summer tradition on July 21 2010.
Photograph by: Mark van Manen, PNG


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Thousands of people wait in the sun, sand and ocean at English Bay for the Celebration of Light fireworks show put on by Spain Saturday, July 24, 2010.
Photograph by: Jason Payne, PNG


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The light clouds kept the beach comfortable for strolling in the crowds at the first night of the fireworks Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at English Bay in Vancouver, B.C.
Photograph by: Ian Lindsay, PNG


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Preparing for the first big night of fireworks at English Bay, hundreds gather early to share that "lovin feeling" and to stake out their spots for the favorite Vancouver summer tradition on July 21 2010.
Photograph by: Steve Bosch, PNG

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PNG / Beach-goers pass the time playing volleyball before the start of the fireworks.
Photograph by: Mark Van Manen, Vancouver Sun

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Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts fill MacInnes Field at UBC in Vancouver on Saturday, July 24, 2010 to take part in the 8th annual Camp Moomba Yogathon and Blissfest to benefit Canadian children living with HIV/AIDS
Photograph by: Jenelle Scheider, PNG


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Preparing for the first big night of fireworks at English Bay, hundreds gather early to stake out their spots for the favorite Vancouver summer tradition on July 21 2010. Here a group of regular fireworks friends resorted for 52 pick up while staking out their perfect spot on the beach.
Photograph by: Mark van Manen, PNG


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The fashion among young women for tattoos seems unabated. If anything tattoos seem to be getting bolder. This photograph was taken on Jericho Beach Sunday.
Photograph by: Nigel Horsley, Special to the Vancouver Sun


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Monica Escrina, Paula Sanchez and Yanigoe Hernandez (left to right) cheer for Spain in Vancouver on July 11, 2010. They were part of the crowd on Granville Street (between Robson and Georgia), watching the World Cup championship game between victorious Spain and the Netherlands on a big screen.
Photograph by: Wayne Leidenfrost, PNG


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Spectators look on as members of Kokoro Dance perform a butoh dance on the shore of Wreck Beach in Vancouver on Saturday morning, July 10, 2010.
Photograph by: Jenelle Schneider, PNG


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Members of Kokoro Dance perform a butoh dance on the shore of Wreck Beach in Vancouver on Saturday morning, July 10, 2010.
Photograph by: Jenelle Schneider, PNG

the sun has been pinky red the last few days due to all the forest fires here - its a pretty cool site - even the moon has been orange which is cool too

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^^
This last pic is spectacular!!!!