Firework or laser light displays are a fantastic way to bring any event or function to a spectacular, memorable close. Unless your event is based around your firework or laser display, holding your firework display towards the end of your event will also help to keep your event goers or guest at your event or function to the very end and reduce the drifting of home as many will want to see the firework display before they leave.

When it comes to professional firework displays it's not about how many fireworks do I need but how long do you want your display to last. Are you looking to wow your guests with a short spectacular finale display or a much longer firework night display perhaps accompanied by music or singing? Either way your firework display company will be able to advise you and will individually plan a fantastic firework display around your requirements.

For annual firework events such as Guy Fawkes night and new year's eve it's always advisable to book your firework display company several months in advance (4-6 months). For other events and functions a couple of months should be sufficient but don't leave it to the last minute. Fees. A quotation is usually provided by the firework display business and a deposit is sometimes required with final payment closer to the event date.

Your firework display company should be able to provide you with details of their public liability insurance cover, however if you are holding a public event you need to provide your own liability insurance cover in addition to that of the firework display company. Fireworks for display purposes must be positioned at least 25 metres from any spectator, building or other hazards so check that you have enough space available. Your firework display company will be able to advise you more about space requirements.