🌍 Firework World Records You Didn’t Know About

Author: Elevated Fireworks™
Tags: Firework Records, Fun Facts, Pyrotechnics

Fireworks have been lighting up the skies for centuries, but some displays go down in history for breaking world records. From the biggest shells to the most fireworks launched at once, these record-setting moments show just how far pyrotechnic artistry can go.

🎆 Largest Firework Ever Launched – 2,797 Pounds (Japan, 2014)

In Honjo, Japan, pyrotechnicians launched a firework shell weighing over 2,797 pounds. It exploded into a 2,600-foot-wide chrysanthemum—the biggest aerial burst ever recorded.

🎇 Most Fireworks Launched in 30 Seconds – 450,000 (Norway, 2016)

A company in Norway set off nearly half a million fireworks in just 30 seconds, creating an overwhelming wall of light and sound that set a Guinness World Record.

✨ Longest Firework Display – 22 Hours (Philippines, 2016)

The city of Tagum in the Philippines set the record for the longest continuous firework display, lasting over 22 hours to ring in the New Year.

🎆 Largest Firework Display – 810,904 Fireworks (Kuwait, 2012)

For its National Day, Kuwait lit up the sky with 810,904 fireworks over 64 minutes, earning a Guinness World Record for the largest display at the time.

🎇 Highest Altitude Firework – 20 Miles High (NASA, USA)

NASA created specialized pyrotechnics for research purposes that exploded nearly 20 miles above Earth, making them the highest fireworks ever launched.

🧨 Why Records Matter

These incredible feats show how fireworks combine science, creativity, and engineering. They push the boundaries of what’s possible, inspiring future generations of pyrotechnicians.

✨ Final Thoughts

From the heaviest shells to the longest shows, fireworks continue to amaze us with their scale and artistry. And while you may not break a record in your backyard, every firework you light is part of this incredible tradition.

👉 At Elevated Fireworks™, we bring you the magic of fireworks that may not set world records—but will definitely set the stage for unforgettable memories.