The most common questions we are asked at Quicksilver are how much does it cost & how long will it last ? Fireworks can cost anything from a few pounds each up to complete displays costing many thousands of pounds. We will try to guide you to the best solution for your budget.

In terms of how long a display should last, this will be determined by the nature of the event. On bonfire night, for example, people go out specially to see a firework display and wrap up well to keep themselves warm so displays will usually last between 20 - 30 mins. Alternatively at New Year people usually come out from a warm building and may only want to stay outside for a few minutes. These two examples, for instance, may have the same budget but will use different types of fireworks to make them last for the right length of time.

When can I use fireworks ?

Many people think that you can only buy and use fireworks for a few weeks around November 5th but this is not true. Fireworks can be sold and used all year round and people are celebrating many other events throughout the year. However, to avoid complaints from the neighbours, avoid letting noisy fireworks late at night. During the summer (if we have one this year) it may not go dark until 10 o'clock.

These are some of the reasons why our customers have firework and pyrotechnic displays.

• Weddings
  
• Sports Events
  
• Birthdays
  
• New Years Eve
  
• 4th of July
  
• Bonfire Night - November 5th
  
• Diwali - Hindu Festival of Light
  
• Chinese New Year
  
• Student Balls
  
• Company Parties
  
• Product Launches
  
• School fates
  
• Just to have fun