• The largest fireworks display in the history of our region.
• One of the largest fireworks displays ever launched in the country with a U.S. record 17 launch positions.
• 25 computers.
• More than 40 professional pyrotechnicians.
• Approximately 3000 hours of preparation.
• Over 200 hours of customized design work by Zambelli’s Master Designer.
• Approximately 15 miles of electrical wiring.
• Almost 40,000 pyrotechnic effects filling the Pittsburgh sky.
• Special Effects
  - Very special Italian candles rarely seen in fireworks displays.
  - 500-feet of a white Waterfall cascading off the West End Bridge.
  - A Rainbow of Roman Candles from the West End Bridge
  - Screaming Serpent effects.
  - Plus tens of thousands of other shells specially selected for this production.
  - AND three additional ‘surprise’ never-before-used launch positions creating large dramatic effects!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO FROM PITTSBURGH'S 250TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

Perhaps this is one of the many reasons American's look forward to the 4th of July fireworks each year. A day that gives families a chance to reconnect. Fireworks offer something for just about everyone of every age. Visit any venue where there is fireworks show and you will see families huddled together pointing, singing and staring up in awe at the incredible party in the sky.

A: Master pyrotechnicians build shells with bright burning metallic salts, which may be intensified by adding chlorine compounds. The salts are tightly packed into balls called stars, and placed inside the shell. The colors are: green / Barium Nitrate; blue / Cooper Salts and Chlorine; red / Strontium Nitrate; amber & orange / Charcoal & Carbon; white / Magnesium & Aluminum; and yellow / Sodium Salts.

There’s no doubt that taking spectacular fireworks photos can be a challenge. But Zambelli has met that challenge--and many others--as they have risen to the top of their industry. Experience has shown them that skill--and a bit of knowledge--makes all the difference when it comes to shooting flawless fireworks photos. This is evident in the breathtaking images that can be found in their new book, “Zambelli, The First Family of Fireworks” (available by calling, 1-800-860-0955).

Here are a few tricks from noted fireworks expert and videographer, Paul Greenwald, that could make this year’s fireworks video the best you’ll ever shoot!

Sure they are loud, exciting and stimulating. But fireworks are colorful and color, afterall is merely energy that we can see and recognize.