Our demo on Saturday, April 27th was a hit! We beat the incoming storm and saw some awesome new products as well as a ton of best-selling favorites. Thanks to all who could join us.
We cannot wait to help everyone with their fireworks needs this season. If you need assistance with a wholesale order, please give us a shout! Our sales office is open Monday through Saturday, 9-5 Central Time during the 2024 fireworks season.
Following the demo, we hosted our 8th annual Missouri Club Showdown between MoPyro and KCAP. Both clubs presented incredible shows featuring ’76 Pro Line products!
Livestream
We recorded a livestream of the full demo and both displays, too. Enjoy:
Exciting news: Spirit of ’76 is gearing up for Spring 2025 with dropship containers of ’76-exclusive brands Sky Bacon Fireworks, Tako Pyrotechnics, and/or ’76 Show Series. Submit a pre-order by May 15th to lock in a $500 discount! Read on for more details.
Submitting a pre-order does not commit you to buy, but by submitting one by this Wednesday (May 15th), you’ll get $500 taken off your container price as a “thank you” if you do decide to purchase.
How to Pre-Order
To get started with your pre-order, please:
Make a copy of our pre-order form. (Go to File > Make a copy.)
Complete the form, making sure your order reaches 68 cubic meters or more in the “Order CBM” column.
Remember, there is a 20 case minimum order per product, but don’t stress – since this is NOT a purchase commitment, your pre-order isn’t set in stone. If you decide to move foward with the container order, we can tweak items and quantities as needed to meet your needs!
We’ll have pricing details ready in July 2024, so you can finalize your orders then. But, if you get your tentative order in for Sky Bacon & Tako by May 15th, you’ll snag that $500 discount. Plus, you’ll still be eligible for any other discounts that might pop up in July!
Ready to get started? Just fill out the form above, making sure to include your contact info. Remember, there is a 20 case minimum order per product, so you can order 500 cases of one product or mix it up, whatever works best for you! Once your order reaches 68 cubic meters or more in the “Order CBM” column, you’re good to go. Feel free to go above that if you need to. And don’t stress – this isn’t set in stone. If you decide to move foward with the container order, we can tweak items and quantities as needed.
Got questions? Give us a call at 573-447-1776 or reach out to your sales representative during business hours, 9am to 5pm CST Monday through Friday.
The performance is as good as ever with a ton of your favorite 12 shot, 36 shot, and fan shaped 500 gram cakes along with a bunch of 200 gram cakes and barrage candles!
Our ‘76 Pro Line is continuing to expand with more incredible effects than ever before in our new, black carbon fiber wrap. ‘76 Pro Line products are UN0431 Articles Pyrotechnic and are for professional use only. Those are NOT for sale to the general public and feature e-match ports and t-locks for ease of use with igniters.
Stay tuned for more product arrivals as we get them!
I’ve recently had some work done on my home in preparation for my wife and I’s first born child. If you’ve ever hired contractors to do any significant work on your home or business, you’ll understand the empty feeling of hopeless anticipation as the contractor declares that work will be done in two weeks. Just two short weeks. It’s two weeks on day one of the project and two weeks on week six of the project. Just two more weeks, in endless perpetuity.
That sums up perfectly what the Chinese production cycle has been like in China this year. As we reported earlier in the year, a huge number of Chinese fireworks factories have recently shifted their production to focus on the Chinese domestic fireworks market. After 3 years of harsh Zero Covid policies, Chinese citizens were ready to celebrate going outside by blowing stuff up, and they were willing to spend a ton of cash for the privilege.
Chinese New Year in 2023 and 2024 saw unprecedented fireworks sales in China. To meet that demand, fireworks factories pivoted away, and in some cases, completely abandoned USA production, forcing a squeeze on our production cycle. The autumn and winter months that would typically be full of production for the USA market were instead preoccupied with making fireworks for China. We waited in anticipation as the Chinese New Year came and went to learn about what fireworks were going to be shipping as soon as factories re-opened.
But much like a bricklayer can’t work in below freezing temperatures because his mortar won’t dry correctly, fireworks factories couldn’t work because the weeks following Chinese New Year were too cold. We were told to wait two weeks. Just two short weeks.
The weeks came and went and we anxiously awaited the news that fireworks factories were back in full swing. But much like a project gets stalled as the general contractor waits for permits to be approved, the factories remained closed while the Chinese Congress held meetings in March. We were told to wait two weeks. Just two short weeks.
Again we waited. But just like a painter that can’t finish the job because rain is creating too much humidity and his paint won’t dry right between coats, we were told factories were struggling to open because heavy rains were creating problems. We were told to wait two weeks. Just two short weeks.
But just like an electrician that gets pulled away from the job due to a family emergency, we were told factories were closed because the president was making a surprise visit to the province. Wait two weeks. Just two short weeks.
After seven weeks of two weeks, we’ve now learned that since January, fireworks factories have only been working on USA production for, you guessed it, two weeks.
Luckily, this isn’t our first remodel and we work with the best in the business, so we were able to squeeze in deliveries when others were stalled. We’ve got plenty of your favorite fireworks in stock now with lots of goodies coming soon. Due to the unusual production schedule, we are anticipating many ’76 Pro Line products to be arriving in late May/early June, but they WILL be arriving.
Please check our most recent arrival schedule here and as always, if you see something you like, do not wait to order it! Chances are, it won’t be around anymore in two weeks.
National Fireworks Association (NFA) Addresses Meta’s Content Policies for Fireworks Businesses
March 2024 by Sam Christensen
If you’ve ever experienced issues publishing pyrotechnic-related content or promoting your legitimate fireworks business on Facebook, you’re certainly not alone.
Trouble with Meta’s posting restrictions has been a common theme for businesses and individuals in the fireworks industry for years. And with every new algorithmic update on the social platform – especially now with AI involved in the moderation process – the restrictions become tighter and the penalties on accounts often more severe.
NFA’s 2024 Update on Meta’s Content Policies for Fireworks
In February 2024, board members of the National Fireworks Association (NFA) met with Meta officials in Washington, DC to discuss the restrictions that the fireworks industry faces on its social media platforms, namely Facebook.
The NFA published a press release with clarifications and advice they received from the officials at Meta. Read it now on NFA’s website: nationalfireworks.com/announcements.
Sam from Spirit of ‘76 had an opportunity to speak with Stacy Schneitter Blake, NFA president and co-owner of Schneitter Fireworks, about the conversation she and other NFA board members had with Meta.
Stacy’s advice for when your fireworks business’ content is flagged, in a nutshell: Appeal, appeal, appeal.
Advice we’ll add in for good measure: Encouraging the safe use of fireworks is key. The best content you can post or share isn’t sales-y; rather, it’s helpful or educational to your audience. And, when fireworks are used, be sure to follow and promote good safety practices.
Why are Meta’s content restrictions an issue for fireworks businesses?
It’s common knowledge in this industry that no business can pay to advertise fireworks or related services virtually anywhere online – Google, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, you name it. This is because fireworks are typically categorized as “restricted goods” in these platforms’ ad policies, often being lumped in with firearms and non-commercial explosives. Some policies even list fireworks as “weapons”.
So, there is no paying to advertise the sale or use of fireworks online – ok, fair enough. Fireworks businesses have learned to go without online paid advertising.
But what about organic content? Sharing engaging or helpful content online ought to be a core marketing strategy for any business today, right?
That’s where Meta’s policies on fireworks-related content stifle the marketing and outreach efforts of legitimate businesses in the industry, from mom-and-pop retailers to professional display companies to wholesalers like ourselves. Even content that promotes fireworks safety isn’t necessarily safe” from being flagged. Many fireworks business owners and their employees have experienced temporary and even permanent bans that affect not only their business profiles, but often their personal accounts too. We at Spirit of ‘76 are no exception!
As Stacy mentioned in the video above, say a fireworks business is put in “Facebook jail” in the days leading up to July 4th. Not only would communication with their customers and community be restricted, they’d be unable to share helpful safety information on the platform in the days where education on the proper handling of fireworks is most crucial.
This is why it’s a big deal that the National Fireworks Association was able to discuss the matter with Meta to get clarification on the policies as well as address major oversights regarding which types of fireworks-related content is getting flagged.
What to do if your Facebook Page’s fireworks content is flagged.
The NFA’s recent press release mentions that Meta officials “recommend [users] look closely at the updated Meta Policies concerning the sale of explosives on their platforms, especially for brick-and-mortar stores.”
As of March 2024, Meta’s policy in question reads that content should not be posted if it “attempts to buy, sell, or trade, firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, explosives, or lethal enhancements except when posted by a Page, Group or Instagram profile representing legitimate brick-and-mortar entities, including retail businesses, websites, brands or government agencies (e.g. police department, fire department) or a private individual sharing content on behalf of legitimate brick-and-mortar entities.”
If your content gets flagged, the NFA says they “strongly recommend you request to appeal any post that has been restricted if it meets Meta’s community standards.”
The NFA also promises to “continue to monitor policies and procedures concerning our industry.”
While there’s still a long road ahead for improving the experiences of fireworks business owners on Facebook, it’s good to know the NFA is in our corner and has taken a major step towards educating Meta officials about these struggles.
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The Spirit of ‘76 team recently returned from the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) Winter Conference in Las Vegas where the topic of interest was the word “Professional.” Since the release of the 2018 APA 87-1 Standard revision in 2020 confusion over fireworks designations and “Pro Use” fireworks have been a primary concern among industry members.
The latest developments include the 2024 APA 87-1 revision removal of 1.4G UN0336 Fireworks Professional Use Only designations going forward. Consumer fireworks are officially designated by DOT’s PHMSA division as “1.4G UN0336 Consumer Fireworks.” Since 2020, a second designation, “1.4G UN0336 Fireworks Professional Use Only” has been issued for some products that would have been historically designated 1.4G UN0431 Articles Pyrotechnic.
The concern among the industry is that “1.4G UN0336 Fireworks Professional Use Only” will find their way into the hands of untrained individuals via retailers and consumer fireworks distributors that have historically sold “1.4G UN0336 Consumer Fireworks.” “1.4G UN0336 Fireworks Professional Use Only” do not have to conform to CPSC standards, meaning they are not designed and not tested for the consumer market.
In an attempt to lessen confusion over the double UN0336 designations, the APA along with DOT’s PHMSA, has opted to suspend the UN0336 Fireworks Professional Use Only designation going forward. Products that have been already issued EX number will continue to be valid for the time being, but no new products will be approved as “1.4G UN0336 Fireworks Professional Use Only.”
What does this mean for ‘76 Pro Line? Have no fear, our products will continue to be available under the “1.4G UN0431 Articles Pyrotechnic” designation. We will continue to build and make available a line of 1.4G products that can enhance your displays without interruption.
Additionally, NFPA is currently in the process of adding definitions for “Professional”, “Qualified Individual”, and “Professional Use Only” to the 2027 editions of NFPA 1123 and 1126.
What does that mean for Pro Shooters? The industry is trending towards defining standards and creating guidelines for the enforcement of “Professional Use Only” products that fire inspectors can adopt over time. These changes will likely take years to implement and will vary from state to state based on local enforcement.
We will continue to keep you updated as we learn of new developments. ‘76 Pro Line is dedicated to being part of an equitable solution to this concern.
Get FREE Fireworks on Silver & Gold Orders (expires March 29, 2024)
Get started on your 4th of July fireworks stash with a shipping discount AND free cases on eligible orders!
Everyone can take 15% off shipping their wholesale order with coupon code SHIP15 at checkout. This offer is valid for ALL price levels when ordered and shipped by March 29th.
Plus, all Silver and Gold level orders* placed and shipped by March 29, 2024 are eligible to get FREE cases of fireworks! See details below.
*PLEASE NOTE: The Free Cases offer is NOT eligible with any other offers or retailer/volume pricing besides Silver and Gold price levels. Visit our Pricing Information page to learn more about our pricing.
How to get Free Fireworks
Free Fireworks are available to all Silver and Gold wholesale orders* as indicated below when ordered and shipped by March 29th. The free cases will automatically be added to your order at checkout (on both shop.76fireworks.com and 76proline.com). This promotion is additive, for example: if you have Gold pricing and you spend $8,000, you get all 8 free fireworks cases!
*Not eligible with any other offers or retailer/volume pricing.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your sales representative or give us a call at 573-447-1776. Our sales office is open 9am-5pm Central, Monday through Friday.
You can now design your shows and purchase products faster than ever at 76ProLine.com.
Read on for details and an FAQ about shopping on this new website.
New Search & Filter Features
The new website features best-in-class search and filter capabilities, allowing you to find products by colors, calibers, heights, debris, firing patterns and more. It even has dark mode!
All ‘76 Pro Line products, racks, equipment, and accessories are now at your fingertips (please note that some products, such as PyroLamas equipment, will return to the site on February 5th).
We will be making adjustments to 76ProLine.com throughout 2024 to continue making it the best shopping experience available.
If you prefer to buy both consumer fireworks and Pro Use Only products, you can find both at shop.76fireworks.com.
Check out or FAQ about the new website below.
Website FAQ 💥
Can I buy consumer fireworks and professional use only products on 76proline.com?
Yes, the website offers a limited selection of our consumer 76 Pro Line products and Show Series products (coming soon). For a full selection of consumer products, please visit shop.76fireworks.com.
If you prefer to buy both consumer fireworks and Pro Use Only products, you can find both on shop.76fireworks.com.
Can I still buy ‘76 Pro Line products on your other website?
Yes, for those with Pro Use Authorization, our full selection of ‘76 Pro Line products is available on shop.76fireworks.com. Please note, shop.76fireworks.com does not have the full filtering functionality of 76proline.com.
I have a full shopping cart on both 76proline.com and shop.76fireworks.com. Should I check out on both websites?
If you’d like to buy products on both websites, please contact your sales representative. They will be able to combine your order without duplicating your shipping costs. Or, you can purchase both consumer + Pro Use Only products solely on shop.76fireworks.com.
Do I need to have Pro Use Authorization to buy products from 76proline.com?
Pro Use Authorization is necessary to purchase any Pro Use Only products from Spirit of ‘76. (If you are buying consumer fireworks, racks, or equipment, Pro Use Authorization is not required.)
Need help? Contact us!
We hope you enjoy our new online shopping experience for ’76 Pro Line! If you need any assistance with ordering or your account, please contact your Account Executive directly or reach our sales office at 573-447-1776.
Website functionality requests and questions about ’76 Pro Line products can be directed to Peter Rogoz, VP of ’76 Pro Line.
Please let your sales rep know when you are ready to start building your order online so we can ensure your account is set to the correct pricing tier. If you are a current customer of ours, your pricing level will be automatically set to your previous year’s (2023) pricing volume.
Additionally, our Special Order Discount is available now through January 31st for all three Tiers (Wholesale, Platinum, and Diamond pricing) to lock in an extra 5% discount. Here’s what that discount breakdown looks like during this time-sensitive offer:
Tier 1 – WHOLESALE Pricing – $10,000 min – 25% off Base with Special Order
Tier 2 – PLATINUM Pricing – $35,000 min – 27% off Base with Special Order
Tier 3 – DIAMOND Pricing – $80,000 mi – 28% off Base with Special Order
To lock in the additional 5% discount, qualifying orders MUST be placed by January 31st. This program is awesome because, when you meet the minimum order listed above for each level, you get this Special Order discount for ALL orders for the 4th of July season! Click here to learn more.
Lastly, we wanted to invite you to enjoy our virtual product demo:
Spirit of ’76 hosted a 2024 Season Virtual Demo on January 17th at 7pm CST to get the pyro juices flowing for the year.
Everyone is invited to our facilities on SATURDAY, APRIL 27th for an in-person Spring Demo! Visit our Demo page to learn more and RSVP.
Have questions or need assistance? Please contact your sales representative directly, or reach our sales office by calling 573-447-1776.
From all of us at Spirit of ’76, we hope you had a fantastic New Year and we cannot wait to work with you in 2024!
Spirit of ’76 is happy to announce that we will be offering special pre-order deals for fireworks picked up at multiple industry conventions, trade shows, and club shoots we’re attending in 2024.
If you’ll be attending any of the following events, you can skip the shipping cost and save on products by placing a pre-order for pickup on site.
In most cases, our Pre-Order Sales offer our Gold pricing at no minimum purchase (normally a $2,000 minimum) and free shipping to the event. Once you place a pre-order, you will be contacted in the days leading up to the event regarding pick-up details.
PGI Convention 2024 (Brainerd, MN)
Every summer, members of the Pyrotechnic Guild International assemble for a full week of entertainment and education, with nightly fireworks shooting and beautiful displays. The 2024 PGI Convention takes place August 3-9 in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Spirit of ’76 is offering the following PGI pre-order special on wholesale orders:
Get fireworks at our Gold pricing with no minimum purchase (normally $2,000 minimum)
Enjoy FREE shipping to the event
Order Deadline: Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
To Pre-Order Online: When checking out at shop.76fireworks.com, choose ‘Pickup at Warehouse’ for the shipping option and write “PGI” in the order notes.
Presented by the Missouri Pyrotechnic Association (MoPyro), Sky Wars: U.S. Invitational Fireworks Championship is the largest and one of the only fireworks competitions in the nation. The Sky Wars showdown takes place annually in Innsbrook, Missouri and will be held on September 28th, 2024.
Spirit of ’76 is a proud sponsor of Sky Wars and is offering the following pre-order special on wholesale orders:
Get fireworks at our Gold pricing with no minimum purchase (normally $2,000 minimum)
MoPyro and KCAP members get an additional 10% off with club coupon code at checkout (please ask your ’76 sales representative for the code).
Get a FREE ’76 Pro Line hat with your order (supplies permitting).
Enjoy FREE shipping to the event, or pick up your order on your way to or from the event (warehouse hours permitting).
Order Deadline: Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
To Pre-Order Online: When checking out at shop.76fireworks.com, choose ‘Pickup at Warehouse’ for the shipping option and write “Sky Wars” in the order notes.
Spirit of ’76 is offering the following Octoblast pre-order special on wholesale orders:
Get fireworks at our Gold pricing with no minimum purchase (normally $2,000 minimum)
Enjoy FREE shipping to the event
Order Deadline: Three business days prior to the event date (coming soon).
To Pre-Order Online: When checking out at shop.76fireworks.com, choose ‘Pickup at Warehouse’ for the shipping option and write “Octoblast” in the order notes.
Sooner SkyFire Showdown is presented by the Oklahoma Pyrotechnics Club and is Oklahoma’s first pyrotechnics competition. The event is held annually in November (2024 dates coming soon).
Spirit of ’76 is offering the following Sooner SkyFire pre-order special on wholesale orders:
Get fireworks at our Gold pricing with no minimum purchase (normally $2,000 minimum)
Enjoy FREE shipping to the event
Order Deadline: Wednesday, October 30th
To Pre-Order Online: When checking out at shop.76fireworks.com or 76proline.com, choose ‘Pickup at Warehouse’ for the shipping option and write “Sooner” in the order notes.
Hosted by COBRA Firing Systems, Cobra-Con is “the shooter event of the year.” It takes place April 11-13, 2024 in Muncie, Indiana.
Spirit of ’76 is proud to be a Silver sponsor of Cobra-Con 2024! We are offering the following pre-order special on orders delivered to the event:
Order Deadline: FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH, 2024
All customers can get our Gold pricing at NO MINIMUM (normally a $2,000 minimum).
Special offer for Cobra-Con 2024 attendees: Get our WHOLESALE (Tier 1) pricing with a minimum order of only $1,000 (normally a $10,000 minimum)! Click here to learn more about our pricing. Please note that this discount pricing is ONLY accessible to registered Cobra-Con participants.
Enjoy FREE shipping to the event.
To Pre-Order Online: When checking out at shop.76fireworks.com or 76proline.com, choose ‘Pickup at Warehouse’ for the shipping option and write “Cobra” or “Cobra-con” in the order notes.
