The first fireworks were organized by the Chinese in the 12th century. In Russia, the fireworks were first seen in 1675. Today, almost no big holiday is complete without a fire show.
Today's collection includes the most expensive fireworks in the world... Despite the fact that we are all accustomed to fireworks, these spectacles, grandiose in scope and cost, have gone down in history forever.
10. Addison, Texas, USA
The cost is $ 220,000.
The cheapest of the most expensive fireworks shows on our list is Kaboom Town. This event occurs every year and is one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the United States.
On July 4th, approximately 400,000 visitors gather at Addison Circle to celebrate the independence of the United States and watch a spectacular show that includes not only fireworks, but also an air show featuring historic warplanes.
9. Seattle, USA
The price of the show is $ 300,000.
This is another expensive fireworks display on July 4th, US Independence Day. The show, which is attended by over 10,000 people, lasts 21 minutes. It takes place over Lake Union, which is located in the center of Seattle.
The pyrotechnic company Western display fireworks hosting the show has over 60 years of experience as the oldest and largest air show production company in the Northwest United States. And she never disappoints her audience.
8. Nashville, USA
It cost $ 500,000.
In 2015, Nashville residents enjoyed the most spectacular and expensive Independence Day celebration in history.
The show, “Let Freedom Sing,” lasted 23 minutes and included an impressive 7 tonnes of fireworks, as well as pop singer Mickey Ecko and four-time CMA Vocalist of the Year Martina McBride. It was watched by more than 280,000 people, which was a record for the number of viewers of the show in the southeastern United States.
7. Beijing, China
$ 1.3 million fireworks.
The Olympic Games are known for their impressive discoveries. But the opening of the 2008 Olympics amazed the world with its scope and beauty.
And this is not surprising, at a cost of about $ 1.3 million, and even in a country that is the creator of fireworks.
Despite the scale of the pyrotechnic show, the organizers of the Olympics made sure that the fireworks did not harm the environment. They were equipped with a system of solenoid valves to explode compressed air. This allowed for 80% reduction in smoke emissions compared to conventional chemical explosions.
6. Philadelphia, USA
The cost of organizing the event is $ 2.1 million.
The event, organized on the occasion of 2013 Independence Day, included both a dazzling pyrotechnic spectacle and a festive concert featuring renowned artists such as Demi Lovato.
5. Boston, USA
Price - $ 2.5 million.
The Boston fireworks display, known as one of the most expensive in the United States, was timed to coincide with July 4th, 2013. Can you imagine $ 2.5 million flying in colored lights in 20 minutes? And judging by the video, it was worth it.The show was televised and accompanied by music from famous Boston musicians.
4. Dubai, UAE
The fireworks cost $ 6 million.
Number 4 on the list of the most expensive fireworks was launched in Dubai in 2014. He even got into the Guinness Book of Records as the largest and longest pyrotechnic show in the world (at that time).
The New Year's fireworks, which lasted 6 minutes and included 500,000 fireworks, broke the 2012 record for 400,000 fireworks. Fireworks were launched from more than 400 locations in Dubai and ended with an artificial sunrise on the waterfront, symbolizing a new dawn for the city.
By the way, in 2019, Dubai again entered the Guinness Book of Records as the host of the largest fireworks display.
3. Sydney, Australia
The show was worth $ 6.3 million.
Sydney spends about $ 6.3 million annually on stunning fireworks on New Year's Eve. Celebration in Sydney takes place over the Harbor Bridge and the Opera House.
The main attractions of the celebration are two pyrotechnic shows: the family fireworks at 9 p.m. and the midnight fireworks, both of which are broadcast on national television, and the latter also illuminates the night city at the same time as the New Year begins.
2. Kuwait City, Kuwait
The event cost $ 15 million.
The second most expensive fireworks display in the world took place in Kuwait during the celebration of the golden anniversary of the country's constitution, November 10, 2012.
A memorable event in terms of both scope and cost, the event included 77,282 fireworks and 70,000 volleys, making Kuwait's Golden Fireworks the largest in the Guinness Book of Records.
The grand light show marked the 50th anniversary of the first Kuwaiti emir, Abdullah al-Salem al-Mubarak al-Sabah, announced that Kuwait was the first Arab state in the Persian Gulf to issue a constitution and have a parliament.
1. Abu Dhabi, UAE
$ 20 million was spent on the fireworks.
At the top of our list of the most expensive fireworks in the world is Abu Dhabi with its spectacular $ 20 million show.
It took place in 2009, in connection with the 37th anniversary of the UAE, and lasted for 55 minutes. At the same time, the most expensive fireworks in history was only part of a 12-day celebration, during which 46 events were held. I must say, these guys really know how to have fun.