Fireworks and Halloween go together like pumpkin spice and fall.
“Without fireworks at Halloween, something is missing,” Willow Fireworks owner Sarb Paul says.
Fireworks are the perfect way to cap off a night of spooky fun and buying from a regulated seller is essential to ensure your safety. Not only does it guarantee the products you are purchasing don’t have defects, the staff will take the time to provide you with the necessary permitting to legally enjoy your fireworks and educate you on how to use them safely.
Willow Fireworks are one of the few legal fireworks sellers in the Lower Mainland and have two locations open to the public: 2929 St. Johns St. in Port Moody Centre, next to the 7-11, and 1089 Marine Dr. in North Vancouver, next to the Money Mart.
Willow Fireworks sells fireworks that are suitable for all budgets, ages and stages. Whether you’re looking for a big bang or a little light show, the company sells everything from sparklers to grand finale cakes. Family packs range from $30 to a few hundred dollars.
Not sure where to start? Here are their top picks for the best Halloween fireworks products.
1. Diabolical rapid fire finale cake
In fireworks lingo, a cake refers to multiple tubes that are grouped together with one fuse that releases a chain reaction of shots. A grand finale cake is the perfect way to end a fireworks display with a big bang.
The Diabolical rapid fire finale cake features 25 shots that are launched in rapid succession. The blue tails shoot up into the sky and burst into loud titanium silver chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemums are the large bursts of fireworks we see in the sky.
2. CDC-9494 (Fanned)
This stunning all-in-one kit has 29 shots, including a five-shot finale round. This package is all you need for a complete gorgeous light show in one box. Contents include gold tails that bust to crackling chrysanthemums, silver tails that burst to silver palms and green stroves, gold tails that burst to brocade crown with blue stars, red tails that burst to red palm and white strobing stars, gold tails that burst to blue stars, and a finale of red tails that burst into stunning chrysanthemums.
3. Mystical Cherry Box
Not looking to put on a huge aerial show? The Mystical Cherry Box has an assortment of smaller, handheld fireworks that are fun to shoot off in your backyard or on the street. The 63 shot assortment box includes Roman candles, Brazilian shells, bombshells, barrages, mines, noisemakers, and ground spinners.
4. Pro series grand finale cakes
Willow sells an assortment of grand finale cakes – the very last huge burst of light and colour to cap off the end of the show. Paul recommends them as a fan favourite that can be enjoyed by everyone.
The best way to enjoy fireworks is with safety at the top of mind. When you purchase fireworks from Willow Fireworks, you will receive the proper permitting for purchasing and releasing fireworks in your community. To find a location near you and see which products are available, visit www.willowfireworks.com. Pre-register to get your fireworks permit for the North Shore here or Port Moody here.
Local fire departments are monitoring weather conditions to assess product sales and permit approvals for fireworks sales in the District of North Vancouver. Fireworks may not be permitted in the City of North Vancouver. Willow Fireworks will follow guidance and notice updates as they are announced by local authorities.
