Team from Wales takes World Fireworks title
Celtic Fireworks put on their display over the seafront in Blackpool
Last updated 29th Oct 2022
A team from Wales have been crowned champions of Blackpool’s annual World Fireworks competition after a spectacular display that dazzled tens of thousands of spectators.
The team from Celtic Fireworks put on their display over the seafront in the second of the heats on October 15 and outscored rival displays by Finland and Barbados.
The result was announced at the grand finale to Blackpool’s fireworks season last night when Titanium put on a showcase event.
The judging panel praised the outstanding quality of the synchronised display by Wales, which opened with music from Sir Tom Jones and continued with an upbeat medley of pop songs which gave a nod to Welsh heritage and other home-grown stars.
The panel said they were particularly impressed with the innovation from the Welsh team with a display that included love hearts in the sky and ended with what they described as “a stunning finale”.
It was the first time that Wales had participated in the competition.
Founded in in 2004, Celtic Fireworks has become one of the largest importers of fireworks in the UK and has experience of working all across the globe on events including the Olympic Games, Saudi National Day and Bastille celebrations.
The World Fireworks Championship Blackpool sees fireworks launched from the beach in front of The Blackpool Tower.
Jeff MacNamara, Resorts Director of Coral Island, the competition sponsors, and one of the firework competition judges, said: “We were delighted to have been able to sponsor one of the most exciting events for the 2022 season.
“The teams from Barbados and Finland both put on fantastic displays and although the judging was extremely tight, we have ended up with an outstanding winner.
“As one of Blackpool’s largest family venues Coral Island are proud to support the local community to ensure fantastic events like the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool can take place.”
A VisitBlackpool spokesperson added: “We would like to thank Celtic Fireworks, Caribe Fire FX from Barbados, Fire Factory from Finland, and the UK’s own Titanium Fireworks, for four magical displays. We can’t wait to do it all over again next year!”
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