The Big Stuff Blog
4 Fun Facts About Fireworks History
Whether you are taking in a computer-controlled display show or simply lighting some effects in the backyard with friends, today’s fireworks are nothing short of spectacular. Modern technology has created a multi-billion dollar global industry dedicated to fireworks...
How a Grieving Girl’s Sky Lantern Changed a Dad’s Life
If you have never been close to a sky lantern, it is difficult to understand the sheer beauty and wonder that these graceful paper lanterns can inspire as they gently float into the air. A popular option for birthdays, weddings, and special events, they seem to carry...
5 Things You Probably Never Knew About Fireworks
They light up the night sky in a dizzying array of colors, patterns, and sounds and explode with a delightful, core-shaking “BOOM!” trailed by firefly confetti sparkles that delight onlookers of all ages. These innocuous bombs bursting in air are fireworks, of course....
What Fireworks Are Legal and Illegal in the Midwest?
Fireworks are classified according to federal law, but there are only a few federal laws that apply to their use at the consumer level, such as a total ban on M-80s and cherry bombs as consumer fireworks. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)...
Top Fireworks Festivals Across the Globe
What could be better than a glorious fireworks display? How about an entire fireworks festival? These massive events provide the opportunity for manufacturers to debut exciting new effects alongside those that we have grown to love. If you want to check out the...
Light Up Your Halloween with Sky Lanterns!
Have you ever heard of a sky lantern? These gently floating, graceful, and elegant paper lanterns have become a must-have for weddings, birthdays, and other special events. Yet Halloween may just be the most fun time of year to make a real splash with sky lanterns....
Requirements for Safe Indoor Pyrotechnics
While safety is a top priority for all fireworks shows, it is even more crucial for indoor pyrotechnic displays. Major incidents have occurred even with big-name touring bands, including a devastating fire at a Great White concert in 2003 and severe injuries sustained...
Fireworks Show Best Practices
Every year, thousands of people are injured by fireworks, and thousands more experience a fireworks-related fire. Although these numbers may sound high, the vast majority of fireworks incidents are preventable, caused by simple mistakes. To minimize the risks and...
How to Plan a Themed Fireworks Display
Home fireworks displays can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. Many people just head to the fireworks store, grab a handful of effects, and go home and light them off. While there is nothing wrong with this, you might be wondering how to kick up your next...
Fireworks and Special Needs: PTSD, Sensory Challenges, and Other Concerns
The Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, and many other holidays are a natural fit for fireworks. After a long day of celebrations, kicking back in the backyard or at a professional display is a great way to relax with family and friends, right? For the majority of people,...
About Dynamite Fireworks
Take I-90 to Calumet Ave and we're the closest Fireworks Store to Chicago located on the Indiana Illinois state line (Click here for Directions). We are open year round and offer wholesale and retail fireworks to the public with a BEST PRICES GUARANTEE. Because we carry over 1000 products from the best brands in the industry, we have built the reputation of being the premiere Specialty Fireworks store in the Midwest. With our quality selection, we carry all the old-time favorites along with the hard to find pyro items. And to top it off, our prices are Guaranteed to be the best you will find!
