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Lake Tahoe Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Extravaganza

There is a FANTASTIC show this Sunday Night (9/2) in the sky over Lake Tahoe! This pyrotechnic exhibition explodes over Lake Tahoe […]

Pyro SpectacularsAugust 30, 2012
Pyro Blog Articles

Pyro Spectaculars… San Diego’s Firework Company Since 1946

I wish I had a dollar for every time in the past month I was asked about the Big Bay Boom.  You know, that giant fireworks mistake in San Diego on the 4th of July that fired all the fireworks on all the barges in a matter of seconds. THAT WAS NOT PYRO SPECTACULARS!!!!.

While Pyro Spectaculars was not responsible for that particular show we do have a deep history with San Diego. In fact, the roots of Pyro Spectaculars San Diego Fireworks go back 66 years to 1946!Fireworks after a San Diego Padre's Game
Over twenty years ago Pyro Spectaculars acquired San Diego Fireworks. The father of our current San Diego Facility Manager, John Peluso, started San Diego Fireworks in 1946. John grew up in San Diego with fireworks in his blood and a passion for the excitement that fireworks brings to the millions that enjoy shows in San Diego every yeaJohn Pelusor.

Show Producer, Sam Bruggema, also raised and living in the San Diego area, works with John and our other hardworking Pyro Spectaculars professionals to present dozens of displays around the City every year.

Want to see a fireworks display by Pyro Spectaculars?  Just visit Sea World San Diego, San Diego Chargers, San Diego Padres, KGB Sky Show, Holiday Bowl, Coronado 4th of July, Ocean Beach 4th of July and countless others. Many events from the Midway and Hotel del Coronado also feature Pyro Spectaculars fireworks and pyrotechnics.  We are proud to be a part of all of these fine displays and to have been chosen based on our long record of professionalism, dependability, and, well, Spectacular fireworks displays.

Fireworks at the KGB SkyshowPyro Spectacular’s next event is the annual KGB Sky Show at Qualcomm Stadium. The show features a magnificent display of fireworks synchronized with great music! The show will immediately follow the SDSU vs. Hawaii football game. Come for he game, but stay for the show! Please click here to get more information about the game and show.

If you want to see the best fireworks (and not all at once) make sure the event you attend will be a Pyro Spectaculars San Diego Fireworks event!

Pyro SpectacularsAugust 6, 2012
Pyro Blog Articles

Highlights from the 2012 Operator Appreciation Night at Quakes Stadium

Thank you to our wonderful friends for attending another spectacular Operator Appreciation Night. We were able to celebrate the night with over 250 of you! Your attendance and participation made the night extra special! We look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Want to relive the fun from last night?? Check out the video of last night's show and click the Read More button below to see photos from the night.

Pyro SpectacularsJuly 29, 2012
Pyro Blog Articles

Operator Appreciation Night at Quakes Stadium

pyro quakes logoAs a THANK YOU to our amazing operators we would like to invite you to our annual appreciation night. This year's event will be hosted at Quakes Stadium in Rancho Cucamonga. Please join us for a night of fun, baseball, delicious feed, good drinks and GREAT friends. We very much hope you can join us!

Please RSVP by calling the office, (888) 477-PYRO.

Pyro Operator Appreciation

Pyro SpectacularsJuly 14, 2012
In the News

The Daily – How Fireworks Are Made

The family that designs the biggest Fourth of July fireworks display in the country gave The Daily an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at […]

Pyro SpectacularsJuly 10, 2012
In the News

Behind the Scenes: Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks

Check out this fantastic behind the scenes segment on Rock Center with Brian Williams about the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks extravaganza. […]

Pyro SpectacularsJuly 6, 2012
Pyro Blog Articles

Pyro Closes the NYSE Market

On July 3rd, 2012, Pyro Spectacular’s very own Gary Souza closed trading at the New York Stock Exchange. While sounding the closing […]

Pyro SpectacularsJuly 5, 2012
Pyro Blog Articles

4th Of July Press Coverage

Check out the great 4th of July Press Coverage of Pyro Spectaculars. Check out all the late breaking news articles, interviews, and […]

Pyro SpectacularsJune 29, 2012
Marquee Events, Pyro Blog Articles

Amazing Highlights of the Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary


Highlights of the epic fireworks spectacular fired on May 27, 2012 to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. Music composition and editing by Roy Swedeen. Check out http://www.studioredproductions.com/ for more of his amazing work!




Pyro SpectacularsJune 28, 2012
Pyro Blog Articles

Your First Seven Fireworks Photo Tips

Getting great (or even good) photos of fireworks can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to help the amateur or semi-professional photographer get started with success. All photographers know that photography is an art. These should help you with the basics.
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  1. Use a Tripod
    Since you’ll be using longer shutter speeds it is crucial to have your camera secured. You want to capture the movement of the fireworks, not the camera.

  2. Don’t Touch!
    Again, keeping everything on the camera end steady is crucial, so invest in whatever remote release device is available for your camera. If you don’t touch it, you won’t cause the image to jiggle.

  3. Simplify your Settings
    As you experiment and develop expertise you may find tricks that work for you, but a good place to start is…
    1. No “Auto” — shoot in manual mode
    2. Aperture — don’t make the “bigger is better” mistake; start somewhere around f/8 to f/16
    3. Shutter Speed — You want a good long exposure. Hold down the shutter from the “first of the burst” to the end of the effect. Typically, your shutter will be open for a few seconds. On the other hand, don’t assume that you can keep the shutter open indefinitely. Unless you’re shooting a single burst, you could easily get an over-exposure.
    4. Focal Length — better wider; that’s why God invented cropping
    5. ISO — 100 should work well.
    6. No Flash (don’t think you can light a fireworks burst – it is its own light against the black sky!4th of July 3

  4. Take a lot of shots
    There are lots of variables, and it can seem like a game of chance. Improve your odds by “placing lots of bets.”

  5. Have the wind at your Back
    If the wind is blowing toward you, you’ll likely wind up with a lot of pictures of smoke, and a few pictures of smoky fireworks.

  6. Setup your shots early
    Get to the venue and pre-focus on the area of the sky where the fireworks will burst. You may have to make some adjustment once the show starts, but you don’t want to spend the first few minutes of the show trying to get your basic focus in place.

  7. For a more memorable shot, include a frame of reference
    Folks on vacation don’t take pictures of each other in the hotel room. Let your picture tell the story of not only how beautiful the fireworks are, but where the show is, and what it’s all about. Include a skyline, some people in the foreground, a recognizable building, etc.


With good planning, the right equipment, and some luck, your first fireworks photos will be beauties, and you’ll be on your way to great shots in the future.

Pyro SpectacularsJune 26, 2012
Pyro Blog Articles

Want to Learn How to Shoot Fireworks??

Pyro Operators for July 4th, 2012Do you want to learn how to shoot fireworks??

Do you want to participate in the July 4th magic??  Our nation's birthday is quickly approaching and we need assistance with setting up our shows! We have shows all over California that need quality crew.

If you are interested please contact Margo Lund. She can give you all the relevant information and help you get involved. Her contact information is below. Don't wait! Call today!


Margo Lund
Email: mlund[at]pyrospectaculars[dot]com
Phone: (909)355-8120 x233

Pyro SpectacularsJune 19, 2012
Pyro Blog Articles

Coming to NYC for July 4th??

Pyro 2012 Macys PartyHey Pyro Fans! Are you going to be in New York City for the Fourth of July??

Come watch the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular with the Pyro Spectaculars family! We are hosting an exclusive party at the Chart House. The location information is below.

Location:
Chart House
Pier D-T, Weehawken, New Jersey

Event Details:
Buffett Dinner, No Host Bar

Attire:
Patrotic

Cost:
Adults -- $100
Childern (under 13) -- $50

Click here to download the event flyer. Hurry! We only have 30 spots left!

More Info? Please Contact:
Nancy Gilfillan (ngilfillan[at]pyrospectaculars[dot]com)

Pyro SpectacularsJune 13, 2012
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With an iron-clad commitment to highest level of service to our customers and all governing fire authorities, we use the finest resources in the industry to provide a safe, cost-efficient, and, well… spectacular fireworks show each time, every time, all the time.

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Pyro Spectaculars by Souza
  • Book a Show
    • Fireworks for All Occasions
      • Fourth of July
      • New Year’s Eve
      • Chinese New Year
      • Weddings
      • Community Events
      • Live Music, Concerts & Music Videos
      • Sporting Events
      • Film & Cinema
      • Graduations
      • Student Events
    • The Fireworks Palette
      • Proximate Pyrotechnics
      • Speciality Fire Effects
      • Confetti Cannon Special Effects
      • Cryogenics Special Effects
      • Creating Beautiful Art with Pyrotechnics
    • The Responsibilities & Priorities of the Show
    • Budgets, Permits & Fees
    • Day of the Show Guide
  • Become an Operator
    • Operator Training Site
    • California Pyrotechnician Requirements
    • California State Fire Marshal – Title 19
    • California Haz-Mat Driving
  • Press
    • Press Articles
    • Press Videos
    • Amazing Facts
    • Associations & Memberships
    • Photos For Publication
    • Video Gallery
  • The Souza Touch
    • The Pyro Blog
    • A Word from James Souza…
    • The Pyro Way™
    • Pyro Leadership Team
    • Souza™: A Legendary Name in Fireworks Display
Contact