Blackcat and Standard Fireworks Blog

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

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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.

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Thinking of getting that someone special a present for this Valentines Day, why waste you’re money on the usual chocolates, card and flowers. This year get them something they’ll really remember – say it with fireworks and make sure they really know how special they are.

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Chinese New Year may soon be over after today but London is keeping the celebration going a little bit longer, by holding their Chinese New Year event on 29^th January.
Celebrations will be held in Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Chinatown.

-          Starting with a parade held in Rupert Street, Chinatown at 10.15 am, lasting approx 1hour 15mins

-          The opening ceremony will be held in Trafalgar Square where Mayor Boris Johnson and President of Chinatown, Stanley Tse will perform the Dotting of the Eye ceremony which will start at 12.00 noon

-          A display showcasing more than 100 performers will be held, including the Chen Brothers

-          Performances start straight after the opening ceremony and will continue till 5.40 pm

-          Finishing off with a spectacular firework display to follow traditional celebrations at 5.40 pm

It should be a fantastic event and one not to be missed.

The Mayor’s Midnight Fireworks display by the Thames is set to be fantastic this year, with over 250,000 people coming to watch the firework display last year it is expected to be similar numbers this time around.
The viewing areas usually fill up 2-3 hours before the show starts so make sure you get there early to get the best spots.

Radio 1’s DJ Nihal will be putting on an exclusive show for all those who attend – starting at 10pm and continuing after the firework display.

Make sure you wrap up warm for the show as it will be cold. Meeting friends and family before venturing out to view points is advised as the crowds could mean that it is hard to meet up once there.

Tickets are not on sale for the show, it is a free event, so please do not accept any if they are offered to you.

2010’s Midnight Firework Display

 

The winter fireworks were set of in Manhattan Beach’s Holiday firework festival this year, filling South Bays skies.

The festival replaced the annual 4^th July fireworks several years ago.

The firework festival was held on 11^th December this year, with roughly 15,000 people gathering to witness the event.

Many activities for families were held from 4pm onwards in parks around the area, with sledge runs and snowmen.

The fireworks display started at 7pm with a specially extended finale thanks to Belkin sponsorship.

 

The Festival of Light is a two day festival held in Huddersfield bringing street theatre to Yorkshire. This year the festival was held on the 3^rd and 4^th of December, showcasing a Spanish/Argentinean performance group called Grupo Puja and the show K@osmos. The group performs high altitude acrobatics whilst rock musicians perform.  

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 Celebration of Light 2011 – Vancouver, English Bay

 

The Celebration of Light has just concluded its 21^st annual celebration in English Bay, Canada.

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People getting creative and thinking fireworks…

 

Helping you make the most of our fireworks

 Black Cat fireworks offers such a comprehensive range of different types of fireworks available on the Black Cat and Standard Fireworks online firework shop, it might all get a bit confusing.

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