Aerial Shells
A fireworks device for launching into the air and use in a fireworks display. The cartridge contains pyrotechnic composition, a burst charge, and an internal time fuse that is propelled into the air from a mortar.
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Finale Cakes (500-gram Aerials)
A 500 gram cake is a multi-shot aerial firework in which pre-loaded tubes are arranged and pre-connected with internal fuses. The grams are pyrotechnic composition in the firework. Essentially, a 500 gram cake is a fireworks show in a box.
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Cones & Fountains
These are ground based fireworks that emit showers of sparks and audible effects such as whistles and crackles. Think of a volcano of sparks and sounds with a wide range of sizes and effects. These are typically a great way to begin a larger fireworks display.
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Propellers & Spinners
Fireworks with a propeller or blade attached that lifts the rapidly spinning device into the air and produces a white or colored smoke as a primary effect.
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Salutes & Firecrackers
Made with flash powder, these are designed to make a loud bang, without much visual effect though some have a bright flash. WARNING: larger salutes are some of the most hazardous fireworks.
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Kits & Assortments
These include multiple large fireworks displays with plenty of your favorite fireworks ranging from aerial cakes, aerial tubes and plenty of the more popular fireworks.
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Mortars
Tube Fireworks shot/sent up into the air at a slight angle, while the tube remains on the ground. The mortar tube is packed with a cocktail of pyrotechnic chemicals and explodes because of a burst charge and internal fuse.
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Party Poppers
A pyrotechnic device commonly used at parties. It emits a loud popping noise by means of a small friction-actuated explosive charge that is activated by pulling a string. The explosive charge comes from a very small amount of Armstrong's mixture in the neck of the bottle-like shape.
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Bottle Rockets
A firework typically consisting of a cylindrical case that is partly filled with combustible material and fastened to a guiding stick which may be placed in a bottle to control the direction of the rocket's launch.
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Parachutes
Fun day or night. Light them up and watch the parachutes slowly fall back to earth.
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Sky Rockets
A solid-fuel rocket to rise quickly into the sky and explode with stars, bangs, crackles and designs at the apex of ascent. Sky rockets use various stabilisation techniques to ensure the flight follows a predictable course, often a long stick attached to the side of the motor, but also including spin-stabilisation or fins.
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Roman Candles
A classic firework where balls are loaded into a heavy gauge cardboard tube. The tube/candle varies in length and number of shots/balls. being as short as a foot or as long as a yard. There is a fuse at the end of the tube from which the balls shoot. When lit, the fuse moves down the tube and ignites the preloaded balls that contain colorful stars, whistles, reports and other effects. WARNING: It is not recommended to hold Roman candles in your hands as you fire them.
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Missiles (Fireworks)
Just like it sounds, a pyrotechnic powered engine propelled device that flies into the air and explodes at its highest point.
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Smoke & Novelties
These fireworks are designed to produce smoke upon ignition.
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Sparklers
A hand-held firework that burns slowly while emitting colored flames, sparks, and other effects.
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Aerial Cakes
A multiple tube device comprising a series of Roman candles, small aerial shells, or a combination of both, connected together by a high-speed fuse.
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