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As Diwali approaches on November 8, China’s Liuyang fireworks hub ramps up export production for India and the global South Asian market.
CPSC Restores Its Quorum With Two New Commissioners, Strengthening Oversight of Consumer Fireworks The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — the federal agency that regulates the safety of consumer fireworks — is back at full strength after months of operating without a voting quorum. The agency confirmed in early September that it has welcomed
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation barrels toward its 250th birthday, lawmakers are moving to give fireworks a permanent place on the calendar. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) has introduced a House resolution recognizing July as National Fireworks Month, timed to coincide with America's semiquincentennial celebrations in 2026. The Resolution The measure, unveiled alongside the newly
The American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) is counting down to its 2026 Annual Meeting and Convention, which opens this weekend at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Orlando, Florida. Running from September 28 through October 2, 2026, this year's gathering — themed "Stars, Stripes & Sparks — APA Igniting the Spirit of America" — arrives
Mid-Autumn Festival (Sept 25, 2026) and National Day create a compressed demand window for China’s fireworks industry, rippling through Asian celebrations and export supply chains.
The CPSC's eFiling program is now in effect, requiring fireworks importers to submit compliance certificates electronically before goods enter U.S. commerce. Here's what it changes for the industry.
The APA and NFA are pressing Treasury and CBP to expedite IEEPA tariff refunds on imported fireworks, as added duties compound an America 250 supply crunch. Here's what the fight means for retailers, communities, and the China-dependent supply chain.
A new bipartisan Congressional Fireworks Caucus, the Fireworks for Freedom Act, and the upcoming APA Convention signal big things for America's 250th birthday celebrations. Here's what it all means for the fireworks industry.
As drone light shows mature and traditional fireworks innovate, 2026 is proving to be the year these two technologies learn to dance together — creating stunning hybrid displays that combine the precision of drones with the visceral impact of pyrotechnics.
The America 250 July 4th celebrations sold out consumer fireworks nationwide, and with Liuyang production still recovering from the May factory explosion, retailers face a tight supply squeeze ahead of Labor Day 2026.
July 2026 will be remembered not just for America's 250th birthday celebrations, but as the summer when extreme heat and drought fundamentally altered how — and whether — communities could enjoy traditional fireworks displays. From the iconic Tomorrowland festival in Belgium to Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, a wave of fireworks bans and modifications swept
For the first time in modern memory, Paris shifted its iconic Eiffel Tower fireworks display from July 14 to July 13, marking the 10th anniversary of the Nice terrorist attack with a day of solemn remembrance before celebration.
On May 4, 2026, the Huasheng fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, China killed 37 and injured 51 — disrupting global supply and triggering city-wide safety shutdowns.
A recap of the biggest July 4th, 2026 fireworks displays across America — Macy's NYC, National Mall DC, Navy Pier Chicago, Boston Pops — celebrating the nation's 250th birthday.
