Why do we call fireworks by their names? The British have a wonderful tradition of calling fireworks all sorts of names, I’ll take you through a few of them. Catherine Wheel – Apparantly named after St Catherine, who was executed by being tied to a wheel, and “broken” on it with hammers. Nasty – and [...]
Pack up your picnic baskets, lawn chairs and American pride and head to 4th of July events all around the county. It’s that time of year when a sea of red, white and blue take over San Diego. If you’re looking for an all day extravaganza or a firework show at night, we’ve got a [...]
Ask anyone what has changed in the last 15 years, and most people will say “The rise of the internet”. So, how has this affected fireworks! Well, lets look at the ways that fast online access has improved the pyro experience. Here are the medal winners:- Notable Runner – Online Shopping Why not number one? [...]
Japan’s capital, Tokyo, is preparing itself for a river based firework spectacular, set to be held in two months time. The Sumidagawa Hanabi Taikai also known as the Sumida River Fireworks Display will take place on Tokyo’s main waterway on Saturday 27th August 2011. The amazing fireworks are usually held on the last Saturday of [...]
Two Las Vegas Strip properties will host epic fireworks displays for the 4th July 2011, but one will be hosting its fireworks show a day early. Caesars Palace will be lighting the fireworks from its Roman Tower about 9:15pm on Sunday 3rd July 2011. Members of the public are invited to see the amazing fireworks. [...]
Mqabba celebrated in style yesterday (Saturday 18th June 2011) as firework enthusiasts from Our Lady of the Lilies fireworks factory lit the world’s biggest Catherine Wheel and entered the Guinness World Records. Suffarelli were let off and there was huge applause from thousands of onlookers as the giant, fiery wheel started to rotate. Its dimensions are [...]
Bonfire night on the 5th November in the UK celebrates the failed assassination attempt on King James I (as seen above) in 1605. Normally this involves bonfires and fireworks, but the people of Ottery Saint Mary in Devon hold onto a more dramatic tradition. Wooden barrels are filled with tar and set alight. Once the barrels are [...]
PHILADELPHIA. The annual Independence Day celebrations will include three fireworks shows, a parade, a concert series, movies, music and a talent contest over an 11-day period. Click here to read the full article.
Celebrated each year, since 14 July 1790, and also known as La Fête Nationale, this date marks the storming of the Bastille in Paris on July 14, 1789. Expect to see Military and civilian parades, musical performances, communal meals, dances, and of course some spectacular fireworks displays. Crowds will be flocking to the Champs-Elysées in [...]
WHAT: Sunderland International Airshow 2011 WHERE: Seaburn Recreation Park WHEN: Friday 29th July 2011 to Sunday 31st July 2011 The Sunderland International Airshow is the biggest and best annual airshow in Europe. Held over two days near the Roker and Seaburn city’s coastline, and the best part is that the event is completely FREE. We [...]
All Dads love fireworks. As Father’s day approaches once again (hints dropped with my two boys for thunderous finale and smiley face rockets please lads) (they are both over 18 so no problems there)). Although most countries celebrate on the 3rd Sunday in June, it ranges across the world from 23rd Feb in Russia to [...]
Fireworks at weddings have always been popular, the first recorded wedding firework display took place on the 18th June 1496 at the wedding of the future Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV. Getting married in other countries is also on the up, as couples jet off to luxury locations to celebrate [...]
Plan your firework display in advance to make it safe and enjoyable Keep fireworks in a closed box and use them one at a time Read the instructions on each firework carefully, use a torch if you need to Keep flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks except when ready to set them off Light the [...]
As we all know, fireworks when used correctly are safe, fun, colourful and exciting, but would you let your 8 year old create a colourful firework style show of their own in your kitchen…….probably not and with good reason. We all know mixing blue and yellow paint together will produce green. Learning about the way primary [...]
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Here is some retailers notes from Brock’s Fireworks, Sanquhar, Scotland. Great British history
So, what determines the colours in a firework? You will find below a collection of firework chemical substances as well as the correspondent color and effect that it produces. Aluminum – Aluminum is utilized in firecrackers to create silver and white flames and sparks. This is a typical part in sparklers. Antimony – Antimony is [...]