It’s not always the case that bigger is better, however, in the case of wholesale fireworks it often is. If you’re planning to host an event with fireworks, perhaps even the largest firework display in the world and are in need of some motivation, look through these amazing events from the biggest fireworks displays across the globe.
Australia Day
The New Year’s Eve fireworks smoke been cleared, but the Australians are back in action. The 26th of January will be Australia Day, and the most significant celebrations take place in Sydney and the most notable of them is a massive fireworks show. A boat parade with a colorful theme is also held during the same time and adds to the evening’s attraction.
National Day – Singapore
The longest running annual fireworks shows on Earth Singapore’s National Day is the culmination of celebrations celebrating the independence of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965. Firework teams from around the globe display their pyrotechnics over a period of several days. You’ve probably not seen the latest Singapore National day (August 9) but if you can’t get enough fireworks ensure that you show up next year!
Mt. Rushmore Fireworks – Mount Rushmore, South Dakota
The famous Mount Rushmore is beguiling enough when it’s lit at night however, that Independence Day fireworks display that’s set up above it takes it to a whole new level.
New Years Eve fireworks Dubai, United Arab Emirates
In the city where almost everything is world-class (at least in terms of size) it’s an unsurprising fact that Dubai presents an spectacular fireworks show every New Year’s Eve. Fireworks explode out of at the Burj Kalifa, the world’s most tallest structure and illuminate an amazing city that was just a tiny only a fraction of its size 10 years ago.
Malta International Fireworks – Malta
For such a tiny island, Malta puts on a massive fireworks show each year during the final week in April. Numerous Malta’s as well as Italian fireworks teams come together to put on this spectacular display of sound and light that, even though it has only been running for a short time has already become a global phenomenon.
Reveillon Fireworks Display – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio performed a stunning fireworks show to mark this year’s Olympic Games opener – but it shouldn’t be too surprising considering that they are awestruck by fireworks. The most well-known show is the one at Copacabana Beach every New Year’s Eve.
Guy Fawkes Night Guy Fawkes Night United Kingdom
A list of fireworks isn’t incomplete with out Guy Fawkes Night – celebrating the capture of a certain Mr. Fawkes and preventing his blowing up the Parliament’s houses to inferno. In a touch to British irony, people in the UK released thousands of fireworks which almost destroyed the Parliament that was the Mother of all.
Montreal International Fireworks Competition
Imagine a whole month of fireworks! But if you’re visiting Montreal in July of the next year, you won’t need to. Numerous fireworks teams are competing to earn the coveted Jupiter Award for Best Show. Each of them delivers an original 30 minute show.
Independence Day Fireworks, Washington
The US capital cannot keep letting Independence Day pass without a massive pyrotechnic celebration. A large crowd gathered at Capitol Building Capitol Building to see the night sky illuminated in commemoration of the day that kicked the Brits out in 1776.
Diwali, India
Not for the faint of heart, Diwali is an all-out assault on the senses. Fireworks play an important role during this season – which is sometimes referred to in the Festival of Lights – and you’ll be able to see and hear fireworks all over the city in the evening. Safety and health aren’t as well-known in India like you would find in UK However, this edge-of-your-seat feeling definitely makes for a great time. If you’re going, ensure you have an appropriate balcony you can watch the endless speeding, banging chaos.