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Pyro Shows, Founded in 1969
It was a passion for Fireworks that prompted Lansden Hill to found Pyro Shows in 1969.
Washinton D.C. show
Pyro Shows painted the skies over our nation's capital red, white and blue, and every other color of the rainbow
Safety First
Pyro Shows provides training for "shooters."
Pyro Shows travels world seeking innovative products
Representatives of Pyro Shows travel to Asia and Europe each year to view the latest and most innovative fireworks products in the world
Close Proximity Pyrotechnics creates big effects
Many racetracks now use Pyro Shows to provide pyrotechnic punch for special events.
Outdoor Displays
One of Pyro Shows’ biggest shows each year is “Boomsday,” held on Labor day in Knoxville, Tennessee. Now in its 16th year, “Boomsday” is the largest single-day event in the State of Tennessee.
Pyro Shows is proud to have the honor to provide fireworks for the prestigious July Fourth Celebration in Washington, D.C. on an annual basis through 2007.
Pyro Shows travels the U.S. providing dazzling outdoor fireworks displays. Here, Pyro Shows prepares to light up downtown Jacksonville, Florida, from barges that will be towed into the St. John’s river channel.
Pyro Shows has years of experience providing breathtaking shows from sites of all sizes and layouts. Beach front piers often make excellent firing platforms. This one, located in North Carolina, can safely handle shells up to 6" in diameter.
Pyro Shows routinely provides touchdown fireworks at some of the largest college football games in the country. These salutes are beautifully contrasted by the autumn sky.
Pyro Shows was honored to provide fireworks entertainment as part of the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II at the Battleship USS North Carolina in Wilmington.
Pyro Shows travels around the world to provide fireworks entertainment. Here, Pyro Shows technicians receive local assistance to erect a large pyro logo of the United Arab Emirates flag in Abu Dhabi for the Silver Jubilee Celebration.