Market Harborough Platinum Jubilee Weekend Celebrations

We are excited to announce Harborough Platinum Jubilee Weekend. This year we want you to get together with friends and families and celebrate #PlatinumJubilee with us at #HarboroughJubileeWeekend. The event takes place on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June 2022 at Market Harborough Showground.The Platinum PartyTaking place on Saturday 4th June 2022 from 15:00 - MidnightKomodo Fireworks will be hosting a night of tribute acts and local bands on stage to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at the Harborough...

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#HuntingdonFireworks – Book now for a magical musical firework display

are you ready for a spectacular fireworks display that will take your breath away, Organised by the 2 x British Musical Firework Champions, Komodo Fireworks. This multi award winning display team will be bringing you an explosive night that is perfect for all the family and definitely won’t disappoint!Held at Huntingdon Racecourse on Friday 29th October 21, after enjoying the fun fair, refreshments and food, experience a musical light show before the main event . This family friendly event...

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How-to keep your pet safe during Guy Fawkes night

Here at UKFireworks.com we love our furry friends and want to make sure they don’t get too frightened during the bonfire period.There are several steps we can ALL take to ensure all animals are kept safe and to reduce the stress as much as possible. For pet owners - here are some top tips from the RSPCA to help keep your pets safe:- If possible, keep your pets indoors. - Walk them during daylight hours to avoid...

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Bonfire Night – The Plot

People all over the UK will soon be setting off fireworks and lighting bonfires, Of course this is to celebrate Bonfire Night.Most of the holidays we celebrate have a story behind them, Bonfire night is no different.What is Bonfire NightOn 5th November people celebrate with Fireworks, Bonfires and of course tasty toffee apples! Some people might have small bonfire parties in their back gardens whilst some might have attend organised displays (many often do both!)But why? Because it is the anniversary of the...

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How do rockets work?

There are many types of fireworks and they all work in a similar way, one of the most commonly recognised is the rocket. Have you ever wondered how a rocket works? or how they make the different coloured fireworks?The first thing you probably notice is the long wooden stick. This is an important part of the rocket as it makes the rocket go in a straight line, without this it will just go in any direction! They also help to aim the...

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UKFireworks.com Vs Supermarkets

Today is the day lots of supermarkets/shops will put fireworks on sale. But are the deals they offer really as good as they seem?We have so many reasons why you shouldn’t buy fireworks form the supermarket. Is it convenient? Of course it is, you can get everything you need for your firework party in one place. The supermarket displays are filled with colour and prices, which often seem like you’re getting a fantastic deal. But here is why you should choose to buy from...

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Suggested safety equipment

Suggested Safety Equipment for your Display Adequate lighting to read the instructions. Bucket of water/fire extinguishers close to display. Gloves and eye protection. Fireworks must be adequately secured as per the manufactures instructions. A bucket of soft earth or sand can be used to prevent fireworks from moving or you could consider using a stake with the firework secured to it. Use a launching tube for rockets, following the manufacturers advise to secure the tubing. Consider the angle of the tube...

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What are the different types of fireworks?

Do you know your roman candles from your cakes? If you are planning on having your own firework party it's important to know what each firework does. Here are some of the most common firework types. Cakes Cakes are one of the most common fireworks used in consumer displays and are constructed from many cardboard tubes glued together. Each tube normally contains a single shot, and these are all connected by an internal fuse. Once the cake is lit, the fuse...

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Want to know more about UKFireworks.com? Look no further

About us UKFireworks.com is the sister company of Komodo Fireworks Ltd, a multi award winning professional firework display company. The retail firework portfolio in our shop has been cherry picked by our display experts at Komodo, who have many years of experience of identifying the very best fireworks available for the retail and display consumer. Whether it’s a small family gathering in the garden or a larger display for a community event, we are confident we can help. Many of the fireworks...

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