Ringwood Carnival has come around once more so make sure you get down to the humble market town on Saturday 19th! There will be so much to do for all the family and of course a parade in the afternoon and evening to see. What To Expect From Ringwood Carnival? Continue reading →

Check out our brand new video! If you need fancy dress, Hollywood is the place to come! If you need balloons, we've got you covered! Just about anything you could need for a party all under one roof, why go anywhere else? Visit Hollywood Hollywood really does have omething for everyone so why not pop in and see us now...

Here in the UK our year is already off to a flying start, but for the Chinese, their New Year is just about to begin! 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. Thursday 19th February marks the start of the year of the goat on the Chinese lunar calendar; it may also be viewed as the year of the ram or sheep due to different readings of the Zodiac animals. 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 →

Christmas has come and gone and once again the New Year will roll around before any of us have time to properly play with our presents. As far as television is concerned, you may be wondering what’s coming up on the night itself and how you’re going to prepare for it. Fear not, for the research has been done for you! BBC New Year Show The BBC will, as ever be hosting live coverage of all of the New Year’s events, including the London Fireworks. A series of big names from the world of music are sure to be present, along with what is sure to be a rousing rendition of Auld Lang Syne. Jool’s Holland Hootenanny Show It wouldn’t be New Year television without Jools Holland’s annual offering. This one promises to maintain his typical high standards, with performances from a diverse range of musicians. This promises to have something for everyone and a healthy smattering of music you won’t have heard before. Channel 4 Channel 4’s offering is hosted by Alan Carr and includes guest appearances from James Corden, Keith Lemon, Ben Cohen and Abbey Clancy.  This will be a party, with stand-up, along with music from Professor Green. This show is distinct from the offerings put forward by the BBC, in that it has already been pre-recorded. ITV James Manford is offering his comedic take on the news events of the year in a show called ‘A Funny Old Year’. This will be an hour-long comedy special, packed with Manford’s unique brand of presenting throughout. Continue reading →

Fireworks can be enjoyed worldwide by kids of all ages! Here at Hollywood you can even enjoy them all year round, but what better time to have a firework party than for New Year? Besides, who needs an excuse to get together with family and friends to set off fireworks? When it comes to buying your fireworks, you might have more choice than you think. Like most people you’ve probably purchased fireworks while doing your food shopping in one of the large supermarkets and that’s fine, you’ll get a little selection box for about a tenner and leave feeling like you’ve got a bargain. But even people with a tight budget are allowed to be discerning when it comes to fireworks! Why Come To Us For Fireworks? 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 →

Where ever you are in the world, you will never be far from a New Years celebration when the 31st December rolls around. Not everyone celebrates Christmas, but we can all enjoy a good party and New Year always is. If you're not sure how to spend yours this year then have a look at the video that we've put together...

We are all focused on being ready for Christmas at the moment and with just over a week to go its no surprise, but don’t forget about New Year! As soon as the turkey has been devoured the panic for the end of the year begins, so why not take the stress out of your holidays and get in early...

With all that Christmas shopping you’ve been doing, it’s hard to find time for anything else! Have no fear this festive season; you don’t need to be rushed off your feet. Hollywood are here to take the stress out of shopping, with longer opening times over the holidays so you can squeeze as much festive fun into your day as...

Fireworks are used throughout the year these days to give events, parties and celebrations a great big bang. They tend to be part of the finale or climax and because of building anticipation and expectations modern fireworks can pack a serious punch. There is something seriously exhilarating about watching a pitch black night sky and waiting for the light show...

"Roses are red, violets are blue, If you need romance, Hollywood's is for you!" With 9 days to go before that one day of the year where cheesy romance IS actually acceptable approaches! Need some romance ideas or some romantic gestures then gander no more! We are the number one place for balloons galore! And what better way to show...

Exactly one week until we celebrate the year of the Horse with the Chinese new year! What better way to celebrate the start of this awesome year then with some good old Chinese Lanterns. It's fitting to say you can start it off with a bang with some fantastic fireworks! Why not please the party guests with this awesome Calypso selection...

Countdown to 2014 with bursting barrages and gleaming rockets and have the ultimate firework display! A party isn’t a party without some good old fashioned fireworks and where better to buy them from then here? Want to make the most from your money and still have a spectacular display? Then our awesome selection boxes from bright star are perfect for...

Well hello there again party people, Do you want this summer to go off with a bang? Well Hollywood has the solution for you! We’ve got a huge range of fireworks, perfect for beach and garden parties, with everything from selection boxes for easy and dazzling displays, to individual rockets and sparklers to light up your night. Perfect for every...

Welcome back party people, I expect you're all as excited as we are about the next big event of the Summer, Isle of Wight festival! It promises fantastic music, fantastic atmosphere and as always a fantastic array of costumes and fancy dress! Taking place between the 13th and 16th of June now is the time to pick up your festival...

The winds of change have swept through Hollywood’s Post Office Road branch and if you have seen it already you’ll know it’s looking awesome! To make way for more costumes and to make it easier for you for, we’ve ripped out the original set up and given our store interior a complete make over! So if you still haven’t found...

Our flagship Hollywood store on Castle lane has recently undergone refurbishment work to improve your shopping experience and house hundreds of new and exciting costumes and accessories ready for the summer party season. It gives us great pleasure to announce the dramatic transformation is now complete! We now have several brilliant extra rooms dedicated to specific themes and even a...

It’s the season to be jolly and here at Hollywood we know it’s not easy to make a party amazing when you have a small budget, that’s why we have a whole range of budget fireworks! Perfect for gatherings at home with the family over Christmas and New Year. Easy on the eye, easy on the ears and more importantly...

Are you getting that New Year party feeling? Let’s start the New Year with a bang! Why not try the fantastic Mardi Gras 136 shot single ignition barrage firework. The Mardi Gras barrage has fantastic range effects and one of the most intelligent timing sequences in our barrages. The heroic and aptly named Hercules II 107 shot barrage is back...

2012 has been a whirlwind year hasn’t it? With the Jubilee and the Olympics it’s safe to say that 2012 was our year; YEAR GB! So as we leave 2012 and go into 2013 (take that, Mayans!) let’s make sure we celebrate the awesome year Great Britain has had with some amazing Great Britain Celebration costumes, accessories and decorations! Add...