The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has named Beth Puchek — the agency's current Chief Data Officer — as its first-ever Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), a move that signals how seriously the agency responsible for policing imported consumer fireworks is leaning into data and automation to modernize enforcement. The appointment, announced October 22,
What Is Fireworks Show Choreography? Fireworks show choreography is the art and engineering of arranging every shell, cake, and mine to burst at a precise moment in time, at a specific height, in a chosen color, and in a coordinated sequence. At its simplest, a choreographed display is a carefully timed firing list. At its
CINCINNATI, OH — The American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) is taking its annual convention back to the Midwest. Fresh off its 78th Annual Meeting & Convention in Orlando, the association has confirmed that next year's gathering will run September 27 – October 1, 2027, at the Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel, marking a return to Ohio after
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 best fireworks YouTube channels for product reviews, professional show documentaries, behind-the-scenes factory tours, and pyrotechnic science in 2026.
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.
From Chinese New Year to Bastille Day and beyond, explore how global fireworks culture shapes the way the world celebrates ? and the shared craft that powers every display.
As we step into 2023, the world of pyrotechnics is lighting up like never before. Enthusiasts and casual observers alike can look forward to an exhilarating year in fireworks, with innovations that promise to enhance the visual spectacle, improve safety, and even reduce environmental impact. Let’s delve into the most exciting developments in
