The Big Stuff Blog
6 Fun Fireworks Holidays Beyond the Fourth of July
Independence Day is the most popular fireworks holiday of the year, when professional displays and backyard shows alike light up the night. After all, what better way to show your patriotism than with a bang? But fireworks have long been a part of important festivals...
Caring for Pets During a Fireworks Display
The Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, and other major fireworks holidays may be exciting for you, but they can be terrifying for your pet. While some animals enjoy watching the festivities, many more are desperate to escape from the unfamiliar lights and noise. Even a...
Fireworks Photography Tips
There is something truly magical about well-done fireworks photos. Capturing a fleeting moment, freezing it in time for all eternity, is the goal of any good photographer, and fireworks are a tremendous example of those gone-in-a-flash moments. Yet because they are so...
Top Fourth of July Fireworks Shows in the United States
Top Fourth of July Fireworks Shows in the United States The Fourth of July, or Independence Day as it is officially known, is the celebration of our national freedom. It also happens to fall during the height of the summer vacation season, making it an ideal time to...
Proximate Fireworks: What You Should Know
Proximate fireworks, or those used in close proximity to an audience, have become enormously popular. As you can imagine, however, placing untrained people close to large pyrotechnic effects can dramatically increase the potential dangers. Consequently, proximate...
How Sky Lanterns Work
If you have never seen a sky lantern, you are truly missing out. These elegant, graceful paper lanterns create a stunning picture as they gently float into the air. They have become a popular choice to celebrate weddings, birthdays, and other special events, as well...
How Can I Get a Professional Fireworks License?
In order to purchase, store, or use display fireworks (any fireworks not specifically marked as 1.4G or Class C consumer fireworks), you must have a professional fireworks license. At the federal level, this is regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and...
10 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day for Kids
Best known today as the unofficial start of the summer season, not to mention a day for shopping and barbecues, Memorial Day actually began as a somber day of remembrance. It was originally designed to honor those fallen in the Civil War, and after World War I, it was...
How to Throw a Memorial Day Party Your Guests Will Never Forget
Memorial Day is a two-fold holiday. It is a day to remember and honor our fallen military members, and it is also the unofficial kickoff to the summer vacation season. To incorporate both elements, plan a Memorial Day party that is patriotic and respectful, but a...
What Is Cinco de Mayo?
Literally translated as the fifth of May and celebrated on that date, Cinco de Mayo is a frequently misunderstood holiday in the United States. Some people confuse it with Mexican Independence Day, while others imagine that it is a huge holiday in Mexico that has only...
About Dynamite Fireworks
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