August 28, 2019

WORLD FIREWORK CHAMPIONSHIPS BLACKPOOL 2019

WHAT: WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP BLACKPOOL
WHY: INTERNATIONAL PYROTECHNIC COMPETITION
WHERE: BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE
WHEN: 6TH, 13TH, 20TH, AND 27TH SEPTEMBER 2019
COST: FREE

The beautiful seaside town of Blackpool plays host once again for the World Firework Championships this September and best of all it’s FREE!!

This little coastal town has been the host of the event for many years and the support for it grows year on year. Being a British ‘seaside’, there are naturally lots to see and do out and about.

Blackpool Zoo
Blackpool Illuminations
Comedy Club
Madame Tussauds
Theatre – Dr. Dolittle
Kite Festival – St Annes
Sealife Blackpool

Food, of course, is very high on the list of priorities and the area of course is well known for its fish and seafood but there are some scrumptious eateries about for you to try if you are staying for the weekend from cheap and tasty to full-on fine dining:

FISH AND CHIPS – YORKSHIRE FISHERIES – fish a specialty
PIZZA – STEFANI’S PIZZERIA – wood fire baked traditional recipe pizza
STEAK – BEACHCOMBER STEAKHOUSE – succulent steaks, juicy burgers and ribs cooked to perfection
ITALIAN/EUROPEAN – NOVELLO – specialises in Italian fine dining
CURRY/INDIAN – CURRY LEAF – from traditional curries to some outstanding chef’s specials

This year, the competitors will be representing Europe and Canada and plan to have a big impact on the skies over Blackpool.

DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Friday 6^TH SEPTEMBER - ESTONIA - REPRESENTED BY PYROCOM
Friday 13^TH SEPTEMBER - CANADA - ORION FIREWORKS
Friday 20^TH SEPTEMBER - UKRAINE - DANCE OF FIRE
Friday 27^TH SEPTEMBER - UK - TITANIUM FIREWORKS (NON-COMPETITIVE DISPLAY WHILST THE WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED)

All the events start at 7.30pm with the fireworks due to start at around 8.30pm. Please note that the firing time is determined by numerous factors and as such, we recommend you get there early to avoid disappointment.