Fireworks News
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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
October 19, 2021 There have been major changes in shipping and production since our last update. Freight rates have gone up yet again.Continue reading “Industry Update – October 2021”
Wednesday Webinars with Spirit of ’76 Fireworks
October 6, 2021 Join us for a free webinar every other Wednesday for regular updates on the fireworks industry and the goings-on atContinue reading “Wednesday Webinars with Spirit of ’76 Fireworks”
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!
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 ‘76 Fireworks order at Sky Wars inContinue reading “Now accepting pre-orders for Sky Wars 2021”
Fireworks Events 2021: See Spirit of ’76 this Fall
August 3, 2021 Here are the industry events where you can catch the ‘76 team. Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) Convention A few membersContinue reading “Fireworks Events 2021: See Spirit of ’76 this Fall”
Wholesale Fireworks Orders Resume
July 26, 2021 We are happy to announce we are once again taking wholesale orders. Our current inventory is available online, along withContinue reading “Wholesale Fireworks Orders Resume”
Industry Update – July 2021
July 23, 2021 Shipping woes continue to plague supply chains worldwide – including the fireworks industry. Supply chain issues have hampered US industriesContinue reading “Industry Update – July 2021”
Why Firework Retailers are Already Ordering Containers for 2022
July 12, 2021 Firework businesses are saving money and getting ahead of continued firework shortages by ordering containers of fireworks directly from China.Continue reading “Why Firework Retailers are Already Ordering Containers for 2022”
2021 Post-4th Operations
July 2, 2021 Spirit of ‘76 Fireworks will be placing a temporary hiatus on customer ordering and shipping from July 5 – JulyContinue reading “2021 Post-4th Operations”
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 the product that we have available to sellContinue reading “Low Wholesale Inventory Due to National Fireworks Shortage”
Fireworks News – Industry Update
May 14, 2021 The price of importing fireworks from China has gone up….again. Recently, our fireworks suppliers have informed us that a GRIContinue reading “Fireworks News – Industry Update”
Sky Bacon and Realtree Fireworks Dealer Directories
Do you sell Sky Bacon Fireworks or Realtree Fireworks? Put your store on the map! Why join a directory? Our Dealer Directories areContinue reading “Sky Bacon and Realtree Fireworks Dealer Directories”
’76 Webinar Schedule 2021
Join us for our series of educational webinars! We are offering talks on a variety of topics to help you sell more fireworks or put on better fireworks shows. Sign up today to participate in our webinars for FREE.
Over 170 More Products Now Available
After recent supply chain challenges , we’re happy to announce that over 170 firework products currently in transit are now available to order.
Fireworks News: Pre-Season Pricing
As part of our ongoing effort to keep our customers informed on the issues facing the consumer fireworks industry, we are providing this summary on the latest shipping, cost and production news. Our industry is facing a number of challenging conditions that will impact supply and costs for 2021.
Spirit of ’76 to present at Virtual WinterBlast 2021
During our presentation Friday night, we premiered a comedic short documentary titled “76 Journey to WinterBlast 2021” that followed 76ers Dan Haines and Ken Hough on their quest to make their virtual experiences as close as possible to the real thing.
Fireworks News – 2021 Forecast
As part of our ongoing effort to keep our customers informed on the issues facing the consumer fireworks industry, we are providing this summary on the latest shipping, cost and production news. Our industry is facing a number of challenging conditions that will impact supply and costs for 2021.
Fireworks Demo for 2021 New Year’s Season
Enjoy our New Year’s demo video which originally premeried Nov 5, 2020. Tim, Bill, Angie, Ben, and Matt introduce products from Brothers, Winda, Sky Bacon, Shogun, Firehawk, Tako, Realtree, and ’76 Pro Line. We had a blast producing our first ever demo for New Year’s season. Don’t miss the 2021 preview items!
Sky Wars 2020 Fireworks Display and Event Recap
Sky Wars, presented by the Missouri Pyrotechnics Association (MOpyro) and previously known as Pyromania, took place in Wright City, MO from September 24-27.
Fireworks Photo and Video Contest 2020
It’s time for the annual Spirit of ’76 Fireworks Photo & Video Contest! We want to see your fireworks stash, people enjoying fireworks, and fireworks in action.
Fireworks News: APA Endorses the RESTART Act
You can help the American Pyrotechnic Association (APA) in its efforts to obtain industry financial assistance in the next COVID stimulus package that would help the display, proximate and domestic manufacturing segments of our industry.
Virtual Fireworks Demo
We had a blast filming our first season of virtual demos. While it doesn’t compare to meeting in person, we were thrilled to have so many viewers turn in and talk to us through the chat. Keep watching and commenting!
Company Update – June 6
Warehouse operations are humming along. More and more products are arriving from China daily and our warehouse is fully manned to handle inbound and outbound shipments
Spring 2020 – Fireworks Trade Shows, Demos, and More
After a fantastic New Year, our schedule for spring 2020 included displays, conventions, and plenty of fireworks fun.
Washington State Fireworks
Our annual group buy for Washington state is back for its eighth year! This is your cheapest shipping option and the ONLY way for non-retailers in Washington and Oregon to receive fireworks. This is your chance to get the fireworks you want for the 4th of July or any celebration.
Winter 2019-2020 Fireworks Production Updates
We have been trying to keep our customers informed on the issues impacting 2020 fireworks production and delivery. This is one of a series of updates we have posted to keep you informed on the issues impacting 2020 fireworks production and delivery.
2020 New Fireworks
We are proud to present our new fireworks for 2020! We are bringing in over 100 new items from Sky Bacon, Winda, Brothers, Firehawk, Shogun, ’76 Pro Line and more!
2019 76 Fireworks Photo and Video Contest Winners
We received many great submissions which made choosing difficult. Thank you very much to all who participated, and congratulations to the winners.
Spirit of ’76 Seminars and Pyromusical at Cobra-Con 2019
We taught how to shoot your own fireworks displays and use ‘76 Pro Line products during our hands-on seminars at Cobra-Con in Saratoga Springs in April 2019.
Brothers Signature Series: Elvis + Marilyn Monroe
We are proud to present Brothers 2019 Signature Product Line. This special collection features items adorned with images of Elvis and Marilyn Monroe across a full line of fireworks. Get 500-gram cakes, fountains, multishot, roman candles, novelties and more!
’76 Fireworks Photo and Video Contest 2018 Winners
We’re happy to announce this year’s winners of the ’76 Fireworks Photo and Video Contest!
2018 New Fireworks
Our 2018 New Product Catalog is now available! This full-color catalog features over 90 new fireworks. See what is new from Sky Bacon, Brothers, Winda, ’76 Pro Line, Shogun, Firehawk – and Realtree fireworks.
New ’76 Pro Line Items For 2018
We have been working hard and are extremely excited to release over 30 NEW items for ‘76 Pro Line. Some of these items have been on our drawing board for over 3 years, but it has taken countless samples, factory visits, and product iterations before they were ready to make it onto the product line.
New Sky Bacon Fireworks for 2018
We are proud to present our new line of Sky Bacon fireworks for 2018! We have some great new effects (GM155), a quiet fountain (FN393), new cake assortments (GM150 & GM156) and more!
2017 PGI Convention Recap
We were lucky enough to be able to shoot not one, but TWO displays! It was a big challenge putting together two full-on fireworks shows right after the 4th of July, but Dan, Miranda, and their amazing crew were up to the challenge!
2017 Fireworks Photo and Video Contest
This year’s contest was our best yet. We love watching our customers enjoying their fireworks, seeing their fireworks stash, setup, teardown, and all the rest. Each year our contestants get more creative and we appreciate the effort you put in.
2017 Spring Demos Recap
If you missed our March demo, you missed a good time! We shot over 100 fireworks between our daytime and nighttime demos. Our trade show was packed, and the weather was perfect. We have a lot to show you, and hope you can make it to one of our May demos!
2017 Western Winter Blast
A few of us recently returned from sunny Lake Havasu, the site of the 2017 Western Winter Blast. This annual event held by the Western Pyrotechnics Association is a chance for pyros to go out and play!
2016 NFA Expo
We had a great time at the 2016 National Fireworks Association Expo! Four nights of demos, two days of trade show setup, three days of trade show, one day of tear down, and lots of driving
2016 Fireworks Demo
Our customers had a blast this year at our annual Spring Demos! Our biggest and best event to date featured seminars from guest speakers, daytime demos, plenty of food and drinks, nighttime demos, and amazing fireworks shows by Rich Bader, KCAP, and MoPyro.
March Demo Video
Our first demo of the year was a huge success. Over 40 new items were shot off at our 2016 demo along with classic crowd favorites.
Behind The Scenes: 2016 Catalog
Ever wondered how our fireworks catalog is put together? Michael Richards takes us behind the camera to see what a photoshoot is like at Spirit of ’76 and what goes into creating the industry’s best catalog.
76 Pro Line – 2016 New Item Preview!
2015 was a big year for ’76 Pro Line, we introduced new products and greatly expanded the use of our proline category
New Fireworks For 2015
Our new fireworks from 2015 have arrived, check out the newest products in stock today
2015 Pro Line Sneak Peak
Our goal was to apply our passion for fireworks in innovative ways to provide superior performance, consistency, and variety. With that in mind, we have added several new products
Fall 2014 Fireworks Demo Videos
In the fall of 2014, Spirit of ’76 has had three fireworks demos in conjunction with other pyro events…
2014 NFA Expo
Visit us at the 2014 NFA Expo in Branson, Missouri. We would love to talk to you about our product line, plans for 2015, container orders, special order and more. Stop by and ask us for a free koozie!
2014 PGI Photos
We just returned from the PGI Convention in Mason City, IA (Iowa Thunderstorm 2014). It was a blast! There were amazing fireworks built on site, awesome pyromusicals, and continuous noise from open B and open C shooting ranges
2014 Photo Contest Winners
We received many great submissions which made choosing difficult. Thank you very much to all who participated, and we hope all of our customers return next year to enter our contest in 2015.
2014 Fireworks Catalog
Our 2014 wholesale fireworks catalog is off the press! Featuring new products from Brothers, Winda, Sky Bacon, Cannon, Shogun, ’76 Pro Line, Firehawk, and more!
2013 Fireworks Demos
Join us May 3rd and 4th for our 2013 Firework Demos. Enjoy free food, fireworks competition, seminars and more!