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850-Drone Robot Shoots Fireballs! Behind the Multimedia Pyrotechnics Display at PGI 2023
A giant robot head with laser eyes shooting fireworks has gone viral. We go behind that incredible drone + pyrotechnics multimedia display (shot at the Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) 2023 Convention in Oshkosh) to discuss how Verge Aero and Spirit…
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’76 Pro Line 2023 New Items
NEW – Hammer cakes, 1000-gram multi shots, bulk Supernova Can shells and 60mm shells with lots of noise to punch up your show.…
Spirit of 76 at NFA 2023
The ’76 Fireworks team will be attending the NFA Expo in Kingsport, TN from September 6-10, 2022. Join us at these events!
Sky Wars 2023 Pre-Order Fireworks Sale
Spirit of ’76 will be attending Sky Wars: 18th annual U.S. Invitational Fireworks Championship in Innsbrook, Missouri in September 2023. Enjoy a limited-time…
Winners announced: 2023 IGNITE Fireworks Show Challenge
Winners announced: 2023 IGNITE Fireworks Show Challenge Congrats to the winners of our first-ever IGNITE Fireworks Show Challenge! Click here or scroll to the bottom…
Slices & Sweeps are Back In Stock!
Slices & Sweeps are Back In Stock! The wait is over: ’76 Pro Line FanSlices and FanSweeps are back in stock, just in…
Big Fireworks Budget? 4 Tips on How to Get ‘Em Cheap
Getting the most out of your fireworks budget means being strategic and taking advantage of the right opportunities.
PGI 2023 Pre-Order Sale
PGI 2023 Pre-Order Fireworks Sale Oshkosh or bust! Pre-order fireworks to the 2023 Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) Convention now through August 8th* for…
Up to 25% Off Fireworks: Summer Restock Sale
☀️ Summer Restock Sale ☀️ The 4th of July smoke has cleared, which means it’s time to announce some refreshing news: our Post-4th…
Top 10: 500 Gram Cakes That Will Leave You in Awe
Top 10 500 Gram Multi Shots of 2023 As we step into the much-anticipated fireworks season of Independence Day 2023. Our aim is…
The Ultimate Fireworks List: Top 10 Artillery Shells
As we step into the much-anticipated fireworks season of Independence Day 2023, our aim is to assist you in choosing the perfect fireworks…
Hammer Cakes, 1000-Gram Cakes, & Bulk Shells, Oh My!
NEW – Hammer cakes, 1000-gram multi shots, bulk Supernova Can shells and 60mm shells with lots of noise to punch up your show.…
Free Fireworks 2023
Get FREE cases of fireworks with your wholesale order! Plus, get a shipping discount for all orders no matter the price level.
IGNITE Firing Systems and Show Packages at Spirit of ’76 Fireworks
The IGNITE wireless firing system and curated show packages are available at Spirit of ‘76 Fireworks! Learn more and shop now.
Now Available: 1000-Gram Cakes, Hammer/Salute Cakes & More
MAY 2023 – We’re excited to inform everyone that we have a bunch of new ‘76 Pro Line items now available, with more…
7 Seasonal Events That Sparked Foot Traffic at Our Fireworks Store and Tent
We hosted several events at our Missouri year-round retail store and tent in over the last year. Here’s what worked and what didn’t.
Spirit of ’76 2023: Top 10 Fireworks
A list of the most popular fireworks with the best displays for Independence Day / 4th of July 2023.
Spirit of ’76 at COBRA-CON 2023
The Spirit of ’76 was honored to be Gold sponsors of COBRA-CON this year. Enjoy our Mother’s Day themed display!
Italian Fireworks Factory: Tour and Interview with 5th-Generation Manufacturer Giuliani
We traveled to Toffia, Italy in January 2023 to visit Giuliani Fireworks, world-renowned Italian manufacturer and producer of ’76 Pro Line ITALIA products.…
Introducing BoomCast: A Fireworks Chat with Spirit of ‘76 (Podcast)
We are super excited to announce that Spirit of ‘76 will officially be entering the broadcasting world with our very own podcast! BoomCast…
Pressure Continues for the Chinese Fireworks Industry
February 2023 – The fireworks industry in China continues to face challenges even as the burden brought on by COVID measures has eased.…
Where & When to see Spirit of ’76 Fireworks in 2023
Our team at Spirit of ‘76 Fireworks and ‘76 Pro Line will be making appearances at more events than ever before in 2023.…
Happy New Year! A Viewer’s Guide to the Best New Year’s Fireworks in the World
Ring in 2023! A Viewer’s Guide to the Best New Year’s Fireworks in the World Dec. 19, 2022 – We’ve compiled a list…
New Developments to the ‘76 Pro Line
October 2022: Introducing Peter Rogoz as our VP of ’76 Pro Line. Dan Haines is stepping down as ’76 Pro Line product manager…
History and Timeline: Spirit of ’76 Fireworks Celebrates 35th Anniversary
From a seasonal business in 1987 to one of the largest fireworks distributors in the nation, this is the story of John Bechtold…
Spirit of ’76 Fireworks Announces an Exclusive Distribution Partnership with Italian Fireworks Manufacturer Giuliani
Oct 5, 2022 – Spirit of ‘76 Fireworks Wholesaler, based in Columbia, Missouri, is pleased to announce an exclusive distribution agreement with Giuliani…
Truckload Fireworks Sale
Truckload Fireworks Sale Take advantage of 50% off shipping during our Truckload Sale on orders placed now through October 7th. Here’s how to…
Spirit of ’76 at Sky Wars 2022
Spirit of ’76 attended Sky Wars: Invitational Fireworks Championship in Innsbrook, Missouri in September 2022. We offered a pre-order pickup discount, shot a…
Sky Wars 2022 Special
ALL wholesale fireworks are discounted up to 25% off AND shipping is up to 50% off. Hurry – order by September 30th.
Spirit of 76 at NFA 2022
The ’76 Fireworks team will be attending the NFA Expo in Kingsport, TN from September 6-10, 2022. Join us at these events!
Winners Announced: 2022 Fireworks Photo/Video Contest
Winners Announced: 2022 Fireworks Photo/Video Contest Congrats to the winners of the annual Spirit of ’76 Fireworks Photo and Video contest! Learn about…
PGI 2022 Pre-Order Specials
Get free shipping and Gold Pricing (no minimum) on your fireworks order for pick-up at Pyrotechnics Guild International 2022 convention. 25% off closeout…
Post 4th Industry Update
Post 4th Industry Update Whew, we did it and we said farewell to another Independence Day. From all of us here at…
Summer Warehouse Sale
ALL fireworks are discounted up to 25% off AND shipping is up to 50% off in our biggest wholesale fireworks sale yet! 2022…
2022 Fireworks Photo & Video Contest
The Spirit of ’76 Fireworks annual Fireworks Photo & Video Contest for 2022 is NOW OPEN through July 19th!
Fireworks Near Me
Want to find fireworks near you? Click here to see our list of retailers carrying a wide variety of Brothers, Winda, Shogun, Firehawk,…
Final Shipping Days for Independence Day 2022
We are approaching our final shipping days for delivery before New Year’s Eve. See the Transit Map above.
Discounted Brothers Fireworks
Over 100 fireworks are discounted wholesale for a limited time, including many favorites from Brothers Pyrotechnics. Best deals on Brothers Fireworks cases.
Free Fireworks 2022
Get FREE cases of fireworks with your wholesale order! Now through July 4th, 2022.
May 18th Webinar with Scott Smith
Join us Wednesday, May 18th at 1pm CDT for a webinar geared towards fireworks retailers and backyard shooters alike! We’ll be joined by…
Upcoming Product Drop: Thursday, May 5th
We will be adding more products to our website Thursday, May 5th.
Recent Product Drop: Over 70k cases of fireworks added!
Recent Product Drop: Over 70k cases of fireworks added! We added a ton of product to our website on Saturday, April 16th. Click here to view…
2022 Webinars with Spirit of ’76 Fireworks
Our bi-weekly webinars are back for 2022! Every other Wednesday, join us for an update on the fireworks industry and what’s happening at…
2022 Catalog and Wholesale Account Tools
The Spirit of ’76 Fireworks 2022 Catalog is now available online! Plus, learn about the tools available with your free ’76 Fireworks account.
Spring 2022 Fireworks Events
Here’s where you can find Spirit of ’76 Fireworks this Spring. APA Winter Conference, NFA Spring Expo, Cobra-Con, Spirit of ’76 Fireworks Demo…
Fireworks Industry Update January 19th, 2022
Happy New Year! 2021 was a year of ups and downs, but overall the retail fireworks industry had a great 4th of July…
How to Shoot Artillery Shells – Fireworks Safety
Learn how to safely shoot artillery shell and canister shell fireworks. Review fireworks safety basics, materials, and how to brace mortar fireworks.
2022 Fireworks Demo
Register for our 2022 fireworks demo: Saturday, April 30 in Columbia, Missouri. Plus: J&M Displays Shooter’s Training Course and Fireworks Display Showdown.
January 18th Product Drop
January 18th Product Drop More products and updated pricing will be added to our wholesale website Tuesday, January 18th. 10% Off Shipping We are offering 10%…
New Year’s Fireworks Safety Tips
Before you celebrate with fireworks, make sure you and everyone celebrating with you knows about fireworks safety. Read our fireworks safety tips and…
Checklist: Promote your Fireworks Retail Store
Checklist: Promote your Fireworks Retail Store Sell more fireworks this New Year’s season by promoting your fireworks retail store, stand, or tent with…
Final Days for New Year’s Eve 2021 Shipping (Transit Map)
We are approaching our final shipping days for delivery before New Year’s Eve. See the Transit Map above.
Navigating the New Spirit of ’76 Website
Beginning November 17th, you may have noticed our website 76fireworks.com has received an update. Here we explain how to navigate it.
Industry Update – October 2021
Industry Update – October 2021 October 19, 2021 There have been major changes in shipping and production since our last update. Freight rates…
Introducing 76 PyroShop: Sell Fireworks Online
’76 PyroShop is an all-in-one eCommerce solution created for the independent fireworks retailer. Now you can sell fireworks online with ease!
Sky Wars 2021 Finale Display by Spirit of 76
Plus, watch a “behind the scenes” video of this giant fireworks show.
See Spirit of 76 at NFA 2021
See Spirit of 76 at NFA 2021 August 30, 2021 Where to find the 76 Fireworks team at the NFA Expo in Erie,…
Winners Announced: Fireworks Photo and Video Contest 2021
Winners Announced: Fireworks Photo and Video Contest 2021 For details about our annual contest, click here. August 18, 2021 Congrats to the 16…
Now accepting pre-orders for Sky Wars 2021
Now accepting pre-orders for Sky Wars 2021 August 4, 2021 Enjoy a limited-time discount when you arrange to pick up your Spirit of…
Fireworks Events 2021: See Spirit of ’76 this Fall
Fireworks Events 2021: See Spirit of ’76 this Fall August 3, 2021 Here are the industry events where you can catch the ‘76…
Wholesale Fireworks Orders Resume
Wholesale Fireworks Orders Resume July 26, 2021 We are happy to announce we are once again taking wholesale orders. Our current inventory is…
Industry Update – July 2021
Industry Update – July 2021 July 23, 2021 Shipping woes continue to plague supply chains worldwide – including the fireworks industry. Supply chain…
Why Firework Retailers are Already Ordering Containers for 2022
Why Firework Retailers are Already Ordering Containers for 2022 July 12, 2021 Firework businesses are saving money and getting ahead of continued firework…
2021 Post-4th Operations
2021 Post-4th Operations July 2, 2021 Spirit of ‘76 Fireworks will be placing a temporary hiatus on customer ordering and shipping from July…
Tips for Managing Retail Firework Inventory for 4th of July 2021
Tips for Managing Retail Firework Inventory for 4th of July 2021 June 10, 2021 Make the most of your inventory this Independence Day…
Low Wholesale Inventory Due to National Fireworks Shortage
Low Wholesale Inventory Due to National Fireworks Shortage June 9, 2021 “We don’t have a back room. We don’t hold anything back. All…
Make Money Selling Fireworks: A Beginner’s Checklist
Make Money Selling Fireworks: A Beginner’s Checklist June 1, 2021 Want to make money as a fireworks retailer? This beginner’s checklist should help…