Is this the most insane gender reveal?

Once upon a time, finding out whether you were having a boy or girl meant a quiet moment at the midwife’s or a surprise at birth. Fast forward to 2025 and it’s a full-blown stage show, complete with pyrotechnics, pink smoke, and a live ultrasound in front of an audience. Yes, really.

In the latest mind-blowing gender reveal to take the internet by storm, a mum-to-be was scanned live on stage in front of her family and friends before unleashing a massive fireworks display to announce she was expecting a girl. This wasn’t your average “cut the cake and see the icing” kind of affair — it was more West End production meets baby news, and we’re not mad about it.

Once upon a time, finding out whether you were having a boy or girl meant a quiet moment at the midwife’s or a surprise at birth. Fast forward to 2025 and it’s a full-blown stage show, complete with pyrotechnics, pink smoke, and a live ultrasound in front of an audience. Yes, really.

In the latest mind-blowing gender reveal to take the internet by storm, a mum-to-be was scanned live on stage in front of her family and friends before unleashing a massive fireworks display to announce she was expecting a girl. This wasn’t your average “cut the cake and see the icing” kind of affair — it was more West End production meets baby news, and we’re not mad about it.

A Live Ultrasound and a Show-Stopping Reveal

The event in question kicked off with a dramatic twist: a live ultrasound in front of an entire guest list. As the expectant mum lay on a table under the spotlight, what appeared to be a medical professional conducted a real-time scan while the groom took to the mic like a seasoned presenter, narrating the moment as the audience watched in anticipation.

Then came the countdown — because of course there was a countdown — and when the numbers hit zero, the sky lit up in a flurry of pink smoke and fireworks. Giant stage sparklers burst to life around the couple as they embraced, now wrapped in a cloud of pink, clearly thrilled to be welcoming a baby girl.

It was extravagant, yes. Slightly surreal? Also yes. But was it unforgettable? Absolutely.

Gender Reveals Are Bigger Than Ever

What started out as a social media trend in the late 2000s has grown into a cultural phenomenon. From balloon pops to cake cuts and, yes, fireworks, gender reveal events have become a major moment for expectant parents — and we’re seeing more creative, dramatic and downright jaw-dropping reveals every year.

Why the rise? Well, it’s a moment worth celebrating. It’s a joyful excuse to gather your favourite people together, make some noise, and add a bit of sparkle (literally) to the pregnancy journey. And let’s face it — we could all do with more reasons to celebrate these days.

Fireworks, Flares and Flamboyant Reveals

If you’re planning your own gender reveal and want to put on a show (minus the live ultrasound, unless that’s your thing), we’ve got everything you need to light up the moment in style.

Our range of gender reveal fireworks, smoke grenades and flares are designed to bring the drama, safely and legally. Whether you want a classic burst of colour in the night sky or a low-key daytime puff of pink or blue smoke, we’ve got you covered.

Popular picks include:

• Gender Reveal Smokes – Daytime-friendly, dramatic clouds of pink or blue

• Gender Reveal Fireworks – Sky-filling effects with a surprise colour payload

• Gender Reveal Sparklers and Fountains – Perfect for adding some theatrical flair to your stage setup (with or without a microphone)

And the best part? You don’t need a full production crew to pull it off.

Safe, Legal and Always Memorable

While we love a show-stopping reveal as much as the next firework fanatic, we’re all about doing it properly. Everything we stock complies with UK firework regulations, and we’re always happy to give advice on how to create a stunning reveal without stepping on any safety toes.

So whether you’re keeping it small and sweet or going all-in with a full-scale display, Epic Fireworks can help you make your reveal one to remember — for all the right reasons.