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Liberty, Equality, Fireworks: The Story of Bastille Day On the evening of 14 July each year, the Eiffel Tower disappears. Not literally — but for a few glorious minutes, its iron silhouette is swallowed whole by fire, colour, and smoke, as one of the most famous fireworks displays on Earth erupts across the Paris skyline. […]

Once a year, on the seventh day of the seventh month, Japan looks up. Across the country, streets bloom with paper streamers in every colour imaginable. Bamboo branches bow under the weight of thousands of handwritten wishes. And as darkness falls, the sky itself becomes the stage — because Tanabata, the Star Festival, is a […]

Eid al-Adha, the “Festival of Sacrifice,” is one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar. Marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage, it’s a time of deep spiritual reflection, generosity, and togetherness for millions of Muslim families across the UK and around the world. The Meaning Behind Eid al-Adha Eid al-Adha commemorates the […]

Every 4th of July, America lights up — quite literally. From coast to coast, families fire up the grill, wave the Stars and Stripes, and gather to watch the sky explode in red, white and blue. It’s one of the most fireworks-obsessed celebrations on the planet, and you don’t need to be on American soil […]

Rockets Over the Maple Leaf: How Canada Celebrates Its Birthday with Fireworks Every 1st July, something remarkable happens across the second-largest country on earth. From the rocky shores of Newfoundland in the east to the snow-capped peaks of British Columbia in the west, from the prairies of Saskatchewan to the icy reaches of the Yukon, […]

Here’s your first blog post, ready to copy and paste straight into your website: Midsummer Magic: How Latvia and Scandinavia Celebrate the Longest Night – and How You Can Too Every year, as the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and the days stretch almost endlessly into the evening, something ancient stirs across […]

Fireworks – check. Wood for the bonfire – check. Hot chocolate – check. If you’re in charge of festivities for fireworks night 2019, you’re very nearly ready for an epic evening. But to make sure everything goes smoothly, safely and spectacularly, there are a final few things to add to your list. Here’s our guide […]

Big news! We’re delighted to reveal that our dedicated pyrotechnics team have taken home the top prize at the British Firework Championships 2019, which was held in Plymouth on 14th and 15th August. We battled it out against three other incredible teams, among them some of the best in the country. With such tough competition, […]

Fireworks look incredible against the backdrop of a dark night sky. The colours and lights stand out beautifully, and you can see every star, sparkle and detail. But what about in the daytime – is it possible for fireworks to look great in daylight, or is it a waste of money? Reasons to have daytime […]

If you’re having a little celebration, or you just want to avoid annoying the neighbours, quiet fireworks are a good bet. Some types can also be used for special effects, to make a splash at corporate events like product launches, awards ceremonies and presentations. But how do you know which are the quiet fireworks? For […]