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Fireworks technology is advancing and these brilliant cube shells are a result of that. This is stunning, a large cubic shape in the sky that really shows off the designers talents.

Whats next for fireworks design? watch this space to find out.

Its the mad time of year again for the residents of Spains most pyro-hungry city.

Valencia comes to life every year at this time in March for one of the grandest and loudest fireworks displays and festivals in Europe. Las Fallas.

Most famous for the daily Mascleta which happens every day for the next couple of weeks at 2pm. A series of ever louder reports shakes the cities walls and gives warmth to the heart of every pyro-maniac there, and there will be a whole lot there with visitors travelling from around the world to see (and hear) one of Spains most exciting attractions.

Want to learn more about the experience of Las Fallas? just click the link.

Want to learn about the dates for this years events? read on.

MARCH 8th (Monday)
2.00 pm Mascletà, Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

MARCH 9th (Tuesday)
2.00 pm Mascletà, Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

MARCH 10th (Wednesday)
2.00 pm Mascletà, Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

MARCH 11th (Thursday)
2.00 pm Mascletà, Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

MARCH 12th (Friday)
2.00 pm Mascletà, Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

MARCH 13th (Saturday)
2.00 pm Mascletà, Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
10.30 p.m .“International Folk Parade” around the “Plaza del Ayuntamiento” Followed by Night Mascletà in Town Hall Square.

MARCH 14th (Sunday)
2.00 pm Mascletà, Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
6.00 pm Closing ceremony for CHILDREN’S NINOT EXHIBITION

MARCH 15th (Monday)
08.00 am Setting up of all “FALLAS INFANTILES”
2.00 pm Mascletà, Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
6.00 pm Closing ceremony for “NINOT EXHIBITION”
00.00 am Setting up of all “FALLAS”
01.30 am Fireworks on the Paseo de La Alameda (between Exposición Bridge and Las Flores Bridge).

MARCH 16th (Tuesday)
2.00 pm Mascletà, Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
4.30 pm From the stage outside Town Hall, Awards Ceremony for Children’s “Fallas”.
01.30 am Fireworks on the Paseo de La Alameda (between Exposición Bridge and Las Flores Bridge).

MARCH 17th (Wednesday)
09.30 am From outside Town Hall, Awards Ceremony for “Fallas” in all participating sections.
2.00 pm Mascletà, Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
4.00 pm First day of the Flower offering to Virgen de los Desamparados, along Paz street and San Vicente street.  Falleros march towards the Plaza de la Virgen.
01.00 am Fireworks on the Paseo de La Alameda (between Exposición Bridge and Las Flores Bridge).

MARCH 18th (Thursday)
11.00 am Homage to the poet Maximilano Thous , at the monument in his honour located at crossroads of Sagunto street and Maximilano Thous street.
2.00 pm Mascletà, Plaza del Ayuntamiento
4.00 pm Second day of the Flower offering to Virgen de los Desamparados, along Paz street and San Vicente street.  Falleros march towards the Plaza de la Virgen.
2.00 am Nit de Foc, the most important fireworks display in The Fallas Festival on the “Paseo de la Alameda” (between Exposición Bridge and Las Flores Bridge)

MARCH 19th (Friday)
11.00 am On the “Puente de San José” flower offering made by the “Fallas” Queens a their Courts of Honour in front of the statue of the Patriarch.
12.00 pm Mass in honour of the Patriarch St. Joseph, in the Cathedral Church, attended by the “Fallas” Queens of Valencia and their Courts of Honour.
2.00 pm Mascletà, Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
7.00 pm Cabalgata del Fuego along Colon Street with a spectacular firework show in Porta de la Mar Square.
At 10.00 pm Burning of the Children’s Fallas.
At 10.30 pm Burning of the Children’s Fallas.
At 11.00 pm Burning of the Children’s Fallas in the “Plaza del Ayuntamiento”.

MARCH 20th (Saturday)
Midnight -  Burning all the remaining adults Fallas in Valencia.
00.30 am Cremà or burning of the adult “Falla” having obtained First Prize among the fallas of the Special Section.
At 01.00 am Fireworks in the “Plaza del Ayuntamiento” and burning of the “Falla”.

Video of a mascleta from saturday 6th March 2010. Just another day in Valencia.

Send us your videos, photos and experiences of Las Fallas in Valencia and we will feature them right here on the worlds biggest fireworks blog!!

Close up views of the fireworks from ground zero at the Olympic opening ceremony in vancouver. Check out the stylie water feature, very clever. And the fireworks aren’t bad either. The water works start a few minutes in.

Global Village, a member of Tatweer and the region’s entertainment, shopping, and cultural attraction located in Dubailand is showcasing a unique entertainment show called the ‘Art of Fire’ for its visitors this edition.

Staged by the renowned Russian ‘Theatre of Fire’ group, the show will go on till December 21, with a total of 78 shows on the special stage created by Global Village at the end of the lake.

‘Art of Fire’ is a unique show as it involves fire blowing, fire eating, fire juggling and spectacular pyrotechnics. The performers use fire, music and choreography that create and tell stories, powered by the confluence of intricate technique, choreography, and graceful performers. ‘Art of Fire’ showcases a particular theme named as ‘Kingdom of Fire’ where performers are dressed in elaborate masquerade gowns, masks and costumes. The use of pyrotechnics at the end of the show is definitely a feast for the eyes.

The ‘Theatre of Fire’ was established fifteen years ago, and since then, the group, consisting of trained gymnasts and dancers, has been performing for audiences in Germany, Poland, Bulgaria, China, and Russia.

Visitors to Global Village can witness this spectacular show for free, and have a photo opportunity with the talented performers after the show. For six days a week, ‘Art of Fire’ runs three times a night on the special stage near the Global Village Lake. For more information, please log on to www.globalvillage.ae or call 04-3624114.

Etisalat is the official partner of the 14th edition of Global Village. Doors open at 4pm in the afternoon until midnight except on Thursdays and Fridays when it is extended until 1am in the morning. Mondays are allotted for families only. Tickets are priced at AED 10 each. For the disabled and kids below three years old, entrance is free.

Fireworks scenes from the making of Mummy3 in Shanghai. Funky fireworks effects.

Awesome professional pyrotechnics.

olympic rings made from fireworks in beijing

One of the best fireworks photographs you will ever see. The Olympic Rings made from pyrotechnics.

Just a bit of fun with some fountains and a catherine wheel and the USS Enterprise

Great Star Trek based fun and games. (Do not try this at Home)

hot 2 trot, amazing man horse fireworks madness

Vincent Silvestro, The “Pyrotechnic Wonder from Down Under” is the star of “Hot To Trot.” He hails from Sydney, Australia, where he is a professional harness racing driver and horse trainer.

“Hot To Trot” originated when some harness racing friends dared Vincent to drive a sulky while standing and holding the reins in his teeth! He took the dare, added fireworks, and his world class extravaganza “Hot To Trot” was created!

hot2 trot cart loaded with fireworks

It takes a master horseman like Vincent nearly six months of highly specialized training to teach a horse to perform in “Hot To Trot”.

Vincent is also a licensed pyrotechnics expert who meticulously plans, develops and builds his unique “Hot To Trot” fireworks racing bike, mortars, flares and breathtaking “Flashing Thunder” ground displays.

Horses and Fireworks, together in harmony

It is hard for us to imagine a horse enjoying being so close to the fireworks. It is a testament to the hard working and determination of Vincent and his crew.

Check the close up of the fireworks going off.

hand me silver, the brave horse canters away as fireworks explode

This requires amazing skill and balance from Vincent as he grips the reins in his teeth and holds large flares in each hand. This guy is a legend and his horse is truly one of the most amazing animals on the planet.

To anyone out there who has horses that are scared by fireworks, take a leaf from vincents book and train the horse like “hand me silver” and watch him run for fun as fireworks erupt all around!

Pyro musical videos extraordinaire. This is among the best music matched with fire video you will ever see. Until you see this next one that is! Enjoy pyro-heads!

Ok, if anyone knows exactly what is going on here can you please tell us because it looks very much like someone messing about with a hot air balloon during a fireworks display.

Cool video though