Tips for a Great Show

Make your fireworks show unforgettable! Our staff shares their best tips for putting on a spectacular display.

Choose the Right Location

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Find a large, open area away from trees, power lines, and buildings.

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Make sure you have a clear view of the sky in all directions.

3

Keep spectators at least 100 feet away from the launch area.

4

Have a clear escape path away from the firing area.

Plan Your Show

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Start with smaller items and build up to your grand finale.

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Mix different types of fireworks for variety — aerials, fountains, Roman candles.

3

Save your biggest and best items for the finale.

4

Consider a 'Show in a Box' package for a perfectly curated show!

How to Get Color in the Sky

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Multi-Shot Aerials give you continuous color bursts — great for sustained excitement.

2

Mortar kits create huge flower breaks over 100 feet high for dramatic effect.

3

Roman candles add variety with individual colored balls of fire.

4

Mix different color palettes — reds, blues, greens, and golds for a full rainbow effect.

5

Z-Finale Cakes shoot 50–150 shots across the sky in a continuous Z pattern — very exciting!

Staff Recommended Combinations

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Start with sparklers and fountains while guests arrive.

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Build excitement with multi-shot aerials and Roman candles.

3

Add mortar shells for dramatic high-altitude breaks.

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Finish with a 'Show in a Box' aerial for a professional-quality finale!

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End with a Z-Finale Cake for a breathtaking conclusion.

Pro Tips

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Check wind direction — shoot into the wind so smoke drifts away from spectators.

2

Keep a bucket of water nearby for duds and cleanup.

3

Have a designated lighter — one person handles all the lighting.

4

Space out your items — don't rush! Let each piece finish before lighting the next.

5

Consider the 'Late Night Show' package for a complete display aerial assortment.

Need Help Planning Your Show?

Our knowledgeable staff is always happy to help you plan the perfect fireworks display! Come visit us in store or give us a call.