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Though the concept of animal testing might seem trivial, tests are less simple as smearing cold cream or lip gloss for the face of the rabbit. Animals found in laboratory testing, often proceed through extremely painful experiments and millions die every year. Those that survive the experiments don't get set free, instead they may be euthanized. In cosmetic animal testing; rabbits, guinea pigs, mice and rats can be used. Tests are done on finished products and individual ingredients to look for the products amount of toxicity and power to cause eye or skin irritations, allergies along with other harmful effects. The event takes place in English Bay at 10:00 PDT on four nights, beginning on the Wednesday and ending on a Saturday, on the two week period during July and August. Each of the four performances have no less than a three-day separation for preparation for an additional competitor. Three companies representing their countries perform a twenty-five minute firework display set to music. A grand finale is performed on the last day by each of the competitors.