Celebrate the historic 2012 Olympics of the UK Olympics with a bang at Black Cat and Standard Fireworks!

With Black Cat & Standard Fireworks you can buy fireworks online, choose from a fantastic selection of Single Ignition fireworks to light up your own party, as the games continue.

So what are you waiting for…..? Try our Olympic themed fireworks;

Bronze Selection Box 

Silver Selection Box 

Gold Selection Box

Be sure to celebrate this special occasion with our athletes!

Black Cat Fireworks and Standard Fireworks have fireworks for sale online, choose from our wide range of fireworks, whether its single ignitions, selection boxes or display kits, we’ve something to suit every kind of celebration and party.

Watching the video online helps you determine your favourite and our secure payment system makes it even easier. Choose a delivery date to suit you, even order 2 weeks in advance and have the fireworks delivered to your door.

Single Ignitions – perfect for those who want to light the firework once and watch the display in a box.

Centurion

Selection Box – With Black Cat and Standard Fireworks varied sizes of selection boxes, you can choose to suit you, family friendly or more powerful for parties.

 Bronze Selection Box

Gold Selection Box

Display Kits – more powerful displays, with separate cakes and single ignitions, carefully selected and choreographed so you can wow your guests.

Matrix

All available so you can buy fireworks online, from Black Cat and Standards online firework shop.

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Fourth of July also known as Independence Day, is Americas national holiday, celebrating their independence from Great Britain.

Independence Day has been national celebrated since 4^th July 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was passed.

Common celebrations that occur on the Fourth of July have been; carnivals, parades, fairs, BBQ’s, fireworks, concerts and political speeches.

4th July fireworks is one of the biggest and most widely celebrated traditions of the day, with many towns and cities across the States hosting a public display. New York City is known to hold one of the biggest and best displays for the days celebrations.

This year will mark Macy’s 36 Annual fireworks show in New York to celebrate the 4^th July. This year a Macy’s spokesperson has said the firework display will last approximately 26 minutes, and will include more than 40,000 pyrotechnic shells.

The music that the firework display will be synchronised to has been chosen by the public via Facebook.

The Queens Jubilee is coming up on the 2^nd – 5^th June, celebrating 60 years as Monarch.

One of the big initiatives of the Jubilee weekend is the big lunch that takes place on Sunday 3^rd June. Where neighbours and friends are encouraged to share their lunch and gather together and celebrate, with a Street Party.                  

Whatever you are doing this bank holiday weekend rounding off the night with fireworks is a perfect way to finish.

Whether you are having family and friends round to watch the coverage on the television or celebrating with neighbours for a street party, fireworks can add that extra touch to really make the Jubilee memorable.

Black cat Fireworks and Standard Fireworks have an excellent choice of fireworks for any occasion.

You can buy fireworks online from Black Cat and Standards online firework shop and make it even easier for you to celebrate with a bang.

Watch the videos and read about the products online before making any decisions, and use our online secure checkout to purchase.

Some top fireworks for the celebrations –

Majestic Finale – an all time favourite and best seller, this spectacular firework will dazzle your friends and family, with this single ignition, simply light it once and enjoy a display in a box. All the wow factor with non of the hassle.

Majestic Finale Single Ignition

If you’re someone who enjoys the setting up and lighting the fireworks, showing off to friends and family, why not try one of Black Cat Fireworks display kits, perfect for bigger displays and larger occasions.

Matrix Display Kit

Maximum Force Display Kit

The Queens Diamond Jubilee is taking place this year from Saturday 2^nd – Tuesday 4^th June, celebrating 60 years as Monarch in 2012.

Saturday 2^nd June – The Queen will be attending Epsom Derby.

Sunday 3^rd June – The Big Lunch/ Street Party, where neighbours bring food and gather the street together to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.

Monday 4^th June – BBC concert at Buckingham Palace, which will be televised. While the program is still being put together for the concert it is thought that British and Commonwealth musicians will be playing.

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee beacons will also be lit on Monday 4^th, with 2,012 beacons being lit in communities throughout the United Kingdom.

Tuesday 5^th June – Is a day of celebrations that will be held in London.

This will include a service at St. Pauls Cathedral followed by two receptions, a lunch at Westminster, a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace as well as a Balcony appearance and Flypast.

On the 5^th The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and many Members of the Royal Family will be attending the lunch at St. Pauls Cathedral

The Queens Jubilee Firework Competition is now up and running on the Black Cat Fireworks and Standard fireworks website. One lucky person will win over £250 worth of fireworks this exciting prize to be won in time for the Queens Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend, helping you celebrate with a bang with the fireworks being delivered right to your door.

Entrants must be 18 years or over and must be a resident in the UK.

The prize consists of Champagne Sparkle Single Ignition, Matrix Display Kit and Legacy Single Ignition.

Champagne Sparkle adds a touch of magic to any occasion and as part of the celebration range a fitting part to the prize for such an occasion.

Legacy is one of the new fireworks introduced in late 2011, a spectacular firework that can be found on the online firework shop.

Matrix is a high powered display kit adding that extra kick to the night’s entertainment.

Such a fantastic prize can be won just by answering a simple question about one of our fireworks – why wouldn’t you enter??

Easter is on its way, with only two weeks to go till Good Friday, it’s a perfect time to start thinking about ordering your fireworks.

Buy fireworks online at Black Cat and Standard Fireworks online firework shop, and remove any hassle from buying fireworks.

Browse the Videos for each firework, read about the shot count and durations, and then have them delivered to your door with next day delivery, or select your own delivery date, it couldn’t be easier.

 Spring is here and the weather is picking up so fireworks are perfect for this time of year, and Easter is a time for getting the family together and celebrating, round the night off with your own fireworks display and make it an Easter Bank Holiday to remember.

Order your Easter fireworks before 10am on 4th April and have them in time for Good Friday!

 If you are having friends round why not look through Black Cat and Standards range of single ignitions –

 Why not try Black Cat and Standard Fireworks top selling single ignition of 2011

Colossus £99.99

Or try single ignition that has stood the test of time and was the second best seller of 2011

Grand Finale £119.99

If you are looking for displays more suitable for younger children why not have a look at Black Cat and Standard Fireworks Selection Box range.

Bronze Selection Box £49.99

Black Cat and Standard Fireworks are very excited to announce we have been nominated for the Best App award at the Yorkshire Digital and Technology Awards 2012 – Our App Firework Fever was short listed for the Award.

 The awards will be held on Wednesday 28^th March – so not long now till we find out!

 The awards are celebrating their 11^th year this year, showcasing just how advanced Yorkshire is when it comes to Digital and Technology related fields – something to be very proud of.

 We’ve all got our fingers crossed, we’d be delighted if Black Cat Fireworks first ever app won an award!