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February marks the Chinese New Year 2024. It’s Dragons!! Yes Dragons all year! That is to say it’s the Chinese New Year and the year of the Dragon. But what does this mean? The Dragon is the 5th animal in the 12 year cycle of animals in the Chinese zodiac calendar. The Dragon represents good luck, strength and good health...

Bonfire night, the 5th of November is the night of the year that most associate with fireworks. While fireworks can be bought all year round from Hollywood, its November the 5th that was the start of this tradition and the reason fireworks have become popular in English culture. We all know the gunpowder plot of 1606. We as brits celebrate...

Yes, you see right, we have a massive sale now on instore and online. With over 500 costumes and accessories, there is surely something for you. Once its gone its gone. We are making way for exciting new lines coming this summer and not forgetting Halloween new lines. For The Adults We have a huge selection of men's adult costumes...

There is a full weekend of events planned for the Kings coronation. One of these will be lighting up the nation on the evening of Sunday 7th of May. As part of the evening concert, iconic locations around the UK will be lit up projections, lasers, drone displays and illuminations. So why not get involved and have a firework display...

As the end of the year fast approaches and Christmas now over, we turn to new years celebrations. So lets end the year with a Bang and celebrate with a party and Fireworks. Here at Hollywood Fancy Dress in our Stores in Bournemouth and Southampton, we have fireworks for all tastes and budgets. Selection Boxes For those little budgets and...

Celebrate the Queens 70 years on the throne with a spectacular Jubilee Fireworks Display. Join in the beacon lighting with your own little display. The UK's long tradition of celebrating Royal Jubilees, Weddings and Coronations with the lighting of beacons will be back for the Platinum Jubilee.  A beacon chain, once used as a tool for communication, has now become...

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 →

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 →