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Chinese New Year - Year of the Pig 2019! Get ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year on the 5th February 2019! It's officially Year of the Pig! Who is buzzing for Year of the Pig? It's time to say goodbye to the Year of the Dog! So make sure you are ready to celebrate this spectacular event! Find out...

New Years Eve - Set 2019 off with a BANG! Get ready for New Years Eve, make sure you are prepared for 2019 and why not set the new year off with a huge display off fireworks?! Everyone loves fireworks so there really is no better way to celebrate the New Year with! It's New Years Eve - try a...

Fireworks Galore Ready for Bonfire Night 2018 Get ready for fireworks galore this Bonfire Night! From Rockets to barrages we have all of them in store here at Hollywood Fancy Dress! So why do we celebrate Bonfire Night? Well, Guy Fawkes is the notorious terrorist behind the The Gunpowder Plot back in 1605. The Gunpowder plot was a failed attempt to blow...

Firework Sale Now On At Hollywood's Castle Lane West and Queensway Stores!!     Get ready to up your Summer fun with some fabulous fireworks! That's right folks - affordable fireworks! Wanted a big barrage that doesn't break the bank? Well now here's your chance! It's literally firework galore here at Hollywood! So what fireworks are in this spectacular sale...

Chinese New Year 2018 Happy New Year! It may seem a little later to celebrate the New Year but no party is bigger than Chinese New Year. And this year it's the year of the dog. In ancient Chinese legend, there was a race across a river between 12 animals; a rat, a dragon, a tiger, an ox, a rabbit...

Hogmanay Origins Christmas is celebrated by many countries across the world. It wasn’t until 1958 that it became a public holiday in Scotland.  The Church of Scotland discouraged the celebration of Christmas for nearly 400 years. The Scots instead celebrated the pagan traditions of Hogmanay from the evening of December 31st until the 1st January. Depending on the day it...

New Year isn't far away and you're thinking about buying some Fireworks but you can't possibly top last year's display or memories... can you?? Wrong!! Of course you can with Fireworks from Hollywood! With our amazing selection of big bang Fireworks, you can top any display you created last year with a supermarket's Fireworks because ours are simply better! Proper...

Yes, you heard us, fireworks! One of the most enjoyable celebration methods the human race has. Who doesn’t love ooh and aah at the pretty lights as they blast into the sky? What exactly IS a firework? Fireworks take many forms to produce the four primary effects: noise, light, smoke, and floating materials, used for entertainment purposes. They come in...

Remember, remember the fifth of November,  Gunpowder treason and plot.  We see no reason  Why gunpowder treason  Should ever be forgot!  Guy Fawkes, guy, t'was his intent  To blow up king and parliament.  Three score barrels were laid below  To prove old England's overthrow.  By god's mercy he was catch'd  With a darkened lantern and burning match.  So, holler boys...

Happy Independence Day! No we’re not talking about the film! We’ve reached that time of the year again everyone; the 4th of July is here and the time for Americans to celebrate their independence is today! Now, the day may be an American holiday but who’s to say we can’t all get on board with some celebrations. Happy Independence Day...

There's nothing like leaving things to the last minute. If you have left all your New Years Eve prep to the last minute then do not panic! That is what we are here for! Come into store now and pick up the last off your must-have essentials for a successful New Years bash! It's last minute - what costumes are...

Light Up and Celebrate New Years Eve with Fireworks! Light up the sky and party! It's time to celebrate and prepare for the night itself... New Years Eve of course! Make sure your party is a success with a spectacular firework display. We have plenty to choose from and with prices that with suit everyone's budget what more could you...

Let the festivities begin with a Bang with some Christmas Fireworks! Christmas Fireworks time! It's time to celebrate the festive season with fireworks and more fireworks! What better way to mark Christmas Eve or Christmas Night itself with a few colourful displays. Light up the night sky with crackles and glimmers of colour and sparkle. From low budget to expensive...

Fireworks bring you joy no matter what age you are and there is a huge variety to choose from! You’ve got your barrages, you’ve stocked up on rockets and now it’s time to take your firework display to the next level! Catherine Wheels If you have a fair amount of space in your garden or venue and a post to mount them, then you have to pick up some wheels! They are perhaps the most mesmerising of fireworks, as they change colour and effect as they spin and occasionally screech round to keep you on your toes. They are both thrilling and inexpensive. You can pick up a pack of 5 Cyclone Wheels for as little as £5.99 or a mighty pack of 3 Reliant wheels for a bargain £12.99! Roman Candles The most important thing to remember with Roman candles is that they must go in the ground and that they are not to be held when setting off. Misconception about these fireworks has caused them to be banned in parts of the world. Roman candles are tubular fireworks that set off in layers giving you a succession of shots one after the other as the firework burns down. If you want a hefty candle to keep the display going then try V-E Day, which has 55 huge shots. If you’re just looking for a nice gap filler then we have Lunar or Dual Shock and for something more of a novelty, Atomiser which are a steal at £1.99! Continue reading →

When it comes to fireworks, you absolutely must have rockets! Whether they are the core of your display or to fill in the time between your barrages, they are a firework night staple. Cheap and Cheerful You can get some real bargains when it comes to rockets so if you’re on a budget, have no fear! Small packs like Star Gazer give you a mix of 5 small rockets for only £4.99 or how about 5 for £9.99 with 5-Alive? They might not wake the neighbours, but they’ll make a nice addition to any garden display. Continue reading →

It’s that time of year once again and fireworks are on everyone’s mind! Pop into Hollywood and pick up the best barrage in town today. Whether you’re on a tight budget or looking to splash the cash on a display, we’ve got just what you need. Cheap and Cheerful Looking for a display for less than a tenner? While it doesn’t leave you with a lot of bang for your buck, you can get a nice little show out of £10. You can get one or two small barrages such as Star War at this level, they won’t be huge, but the kids will love them and because they are on a single light fuse, they’re simple, safe and easy to use. Up your budget to £20 or £30 and you can have a lot more fun! You can keep to the small stuff and get more to bulk out your party or you can move up a size and get the party going. Try one of our most popular barrages, Jitterbug for a stunning variety display! Continue reading →

Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Gunpowder, treason and plot! Start your November in true traditional British style, remembering Guy Fawkes with fireworks of course! Guy Fawkes The Gunpowder Plot is one of Britain’s most famous attempts on the life of a monarch. In 1605 a group of 13 Catholic men planned to kill King James I by blowing up the Houses of Parliament with him and many others inside. After being oppressed under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I English Catholics had had enough. Robert Catesby led the group who managed to acquire 36 barrels of gunpowder and plant them in the cellar of the House of Lords. Unfortunately for them, the group were betrayed and their plan was foiled. On the night between 4th and 5th November, the cellar was stormed and group member Guy Fawkes was found along with the gunpowder. He was then captured, tortured and finally executed. Was he framed? Continue reading →

Chinese New Year is the biggest of all Chinese festivals and a public holiday in many parts of the world where there are Chinese communities. Celebrations often last for 15 days, but traditionally they would begin on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month and end on the 15th of the first lunar month. Modern society makes it much harder to hold such long festivities, but both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are always alive with celebrations. Monday 8th February 2016 will mark the year of the monkey. People born in this year are said to be generous and intelligent! While China adopted the Georgian calendar in 1911, traditions have always remained. After switching calendars “New Year” did not seem a fitting name for the celebration so it became known as Spring Festival. Continue reading →

‘Aint no party like a New Year party! Gather your friends, family around for the biggest night of the year and party your way into 2016. There are plenty of shindigs going on over this festive season, but if your New Year party is happening at home then why should you miss out on all the fun? Here at Hollywood we know how to party so why not pop down to your nearest store to get yourself party ready! New Year Costumes Now you are in the comfort of your own home, there is no excuse not to get dressed up for the occasion! We have a huge range of funny fancy dress costumes to get you in the party spirit so you are sure to find something suitably silly. How about one of our excellent banana costumes which are always a hit all year round? You could even be a giant turkey; a haunting reminder of Christmas over indulgences! If food isn’t your thing why not channel what this season is all about and dress up as Jesus himself! Continue reading →

See the New Year in the right way! Fireworks are perfect for just about any occasion, but what better excuse than New Year? Here at Hollywood we have a huge array of fireworks to choose from so be sure to pay us a visit! Fireworks From Hollywood As some of you may know, you can buy fireworks from Hollywood all year round at both our Castle Lane, Bournemouth branch and our Queens Way, Southampton branch. Especially for New Year you can now purchase them from out Bournemouth town centre branch too from 26th-31st December! When you come to Hollywood for fireworks, not only do you have a huge selection of top brand fireworks to choose from, you’ll also get advice from people that know what they do. We’ve all seen fireworks, but how many people know what each type does, or even the names of the different types that are available? Knowledge is the key when putting together a good display so spending a little time on our website could be the most fun educational experience you’ve ever had! Continue reading →