Diwali 2026: Liuyang Fireworks Factories Shift to Peak Season for the Festival of Lights
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, Tightening Oversight of Consumer Fireworks
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
National Fireworks Month Resolution Seeks Permanent July Recognition Ahead of America’s 250th
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
APA 2026 Convention Countdown: Sold-Out Room Blocks Signal a Landmark Year for Fireworks
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 2026: Liuyang’s Fireworks Factories Hit Peak Season as Asia’s Lunar Holiday Approaches
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.
CPSC eFiling Takes Effect: What the New Electronic Compliance Rule Means for Fireworks Importers
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.
America’s Fireworks Industry Pushes for Tariff Relief as Import Costs Squeeze the 250th Birthday Supply Chain
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.
Congressional Fireworks Caucus Launches as America’s 250th Birthday Approaches
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.
Drone Light Shows vs. Traditional Fireworks: The 2026 Technology Fusion Shaping the Future of Night Sky Entertainment
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.
America 250 Aftermath: Fireworks Supply Shortage Hits Retailers as Labor Day 2026 Approaches
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.