Video of Statue of Liberty 125th Anniversary Fireworks
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New York City, NY, November 3, 2011 -- Here's a video of the "Gift of Light" segment leading into the "Golden Mile" fireworks for the 125th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. The anniversary fireworks were presented by Pyro Spectaculars by Souza on October 28, 2011.
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza also provided the fireworks for the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty in 1986.
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza fireworks for the 125th Anniversary of Statue of Liberty
More Photos of Statue of Liberty 125th Anniversary Fireworks
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New York City, NY, November 2, 2011 -- Here are some more photos of the The Statue of Liberty 125th Anniversary Fireworks in New York Harbor on October 28, 2011. The weather was great for the display on Friday. It had rained all day on Thursday making the setup very difficult. On Saturday, a Noreaster came in bringing snow and ice to the city. We were all sure lucky to have such a beautiful evening for the celebration and the fireworks. Pyro Spectaculars by Souza is thrilled to be a part of this historic occasion.
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza also provided the fireworks for the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty in 1986.
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza fireworks for the 125th Anniversary of Statue of Liberty
New York City, NY, October 28, 2011 -- The Statue of Liberty celebrated her 125th Anniversary in New York Harbor today and Pyro Spectaculars by Souza provided a grand fireworks display around the statue to cap a day of activities.
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza also provided the fireworks for the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty in 1986.
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza celebrates 125th Anniversary of Statue of Liberty
Rose Bowl set up nears completion
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Pasadena, CA,, July 4, 2011 -- Chief Pyrotechnician and Show Producer, Paul Souza, is closing in on preparations for the West Coast's largest fireworks display this afternoon.
The Rose Bowl in Pasadena will again host AmericaFest with food, fun, entertainment and an incredible fireworkds display. "We're almost finished with all of the installation, and final testing of systems is expected to go without a hitch," Souza reports from the site.
Show Producer and Pyrotechnician Paul Souza checking aerial shells
New York City, NY, July 2, 2011 -- Here is our Pyro Spectaculars by Souza fireworks crew as we prepare for Macy's July 4th Celebration. Weather conditions have cooperated thus far and the 4th is expected to be a sunny 87 with a low of 70.
The theme of this year's show is Gift of Freedom, and the stars of the show will be our brilliant cascade shells, unique patterns and 43,000 other dazzling aerial effects on 6 barges on the Hudson River.
Christopher, Shirley and Liz Souza, and Nancy Gilfillan aboard crew shuttle in NYC
If you can't make the show, you can watch on your NBC stations
Rose Bowl Crew works through heat
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Pasadena, CA,, July 2, 2011 -- The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, has been unseasonablyHOT the last few days. That makes it a bit more difficult for the Pyro Spectaculars by Souza crew as it begins setting up the complex AmericaFest® 4th of July fireworks display.
Chief Pyrotechnician and Show Producer, Paul Souza, reports good progress despite outdoor temperatures in the 90's, "The first set pieces are already going up, and we are right on schedule."
The first Rose Bowl set piece is ready for the 4th of July
AmericaFest® at the Rose Bowl has become one of the most popular and certainly one of the biggest fireworks displays in the Western United States.
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza has been a long time provider of the fireworks to this incredible event. If you are anywhere near Pasadena on the 4th, make it a point to get tickets and be a part of the fun.
Take a look at the behind the scenes photo essay from NBC in Los Angeles about the Rose Bowl fireworks
Seattle gets ready to celebrate
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Seattle, WA, July 2, 2011 -- Pyro Spectaculars by Souza crews are already hard at work in the early morning hours Saturday before the 4th of July to get ready for the Seattle Family 4th fireworks on Independence Day.
Mortars being installed on barge as the crew checks queue sheets with firing system
The Seattle Family 4th show was threatened with extinction in 2010 when the name sponsor for many years had to pull out. But the citizens and businesses rallied with donations and made ake it possible to continue the long tradition. This year the support of some of Seattle's best known businesses, like Microsoft and Starbucks, and many many more have come through to keep up the tradition.
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza is very proud to again be a part of this fantastic success story. Be sure to check out the Seattle Family 4th Website for information about this incredible show.
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza:
A very fortunate company of people
Rialto, CA, July 1, 2011 -- According to President Jim Souza, his company Pyro Spectaculars by Souza is one of the luckiest companies in America right now. "We're lucky not only to have the 4th of July to celebrate this great country, we are lucky to have so many fine and dedicated Americans, like our customers and our pyrotechnicians to help us."
The Souza family has prided itself for decades on their cutting edge fireworks displays all over the world. But it could not have reached those achievements without the support of the tens of thousands of men and women working so hard for its sponsors and as pyrotechicians to perform those displays.
Jim Souza
"It is the sponsors and their dedicated people that make it possible for us to entertain the millions of Americans that celebrate this most patriotic of holidays in the United States, and they all deserve a huge thank you," Souza says.
Souza also recognizes the pyrotechnicians who he reports give so much of themselves and their families to sustain the tradition of fireworks on the 4th of July. Pyrotechnicians spend years learning how to safely conduct a professional fireworks display. Often they are accompanied by their families who help perform the displays. Often they have learned from their pyrotechnician parents before them.
It is a difficult and exhausting job. It takes dedication, ongoing training and certification, and it takes a passion for a job well done. "Most of all it takes a great deal of love for this country, the traditions of Independence Day and all that Independence Day means to us, Souza tells his pyrotechnic crews.
In many shows over the last few years, Pyro Spectaculars by Souza has also taken special care to thank another group of Americans. "We cannot forget our service men and women who protect us day and night from those who would rather see the 4th of July slip from memory."
This year as you take your families and join your friends at the local park, or beach, or stadium to enjoy the 4th of July fireworks displays across the country, take a moment to think about and thank all of the people behind the scenes: The sponsors, volunteers, fire authorities, law enforcement, security personnel, pyrotechnicians and all of their families who have committed their time, talents and professionalism to make that show, that Independence Day celebrations, possible for you.
Public Radio goes behind the scenes with
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza
Pyrotechicians build mortar racks at display
Rialto, CA, July 1, 2011 -- Pyro Spectaculars by Souza is center stage in today's article by Ashley Bailey on the Southern California Public Radio web site news.
The pyrotechnicians that construct the displays for celebrations all over California have long histories with the company and the communities that are served by Pyro Spectaculars by Souza. Public Radio takes a look at who puts together the celebrations for the company.
The blog article by Gil Zeimer features an interview with the San Francisco Bay Area pyrotechnician and Producer Jeff Thomas who discusses the challenges of the company, the big events, and the opportunities of the current economy.
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza presents
Fire Service Training with State Fire Marshal's Office
Los Angeles, CA, June 23, 2011 - On Thursday, June 23, the Los Angeles City Fire Department, Pyro Spectaculars by Souza and the California State Fire Marshal's Office presented a day long workshop for fire authorities at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
The day long workshop was organized by LA Fire Captain Randy Souza, who is also a pyrotechnician, to familiarize approximately 140 fire service men and women from around the state with the fireworks, systems and procedures that they are likely to see when they inspect 4th of July displays in their jurisdictions.
Tony Guevara, State Fire Marshal's Office Tony Guevara from the California State Fire Marshal's office presented the laws and regulations of fireworks to approximately 140 fire officials.
Tony Guevara, State Fire Marshal's Office
State Fire Marshal's representative Tony Guevara covers the laws and regulations governing fireworks in California.
Jim Souza meets Fire Officials Fire officials attending the in-service workshop had a chance to get together with Pyro Spectaculars President, Jim Souza, and discuss their 4th of July responsibilities.
Jim Souza meets Fire Officials
Pyro Spectaculars President Jim Souza discusses responsibilities with fire officials during day long workshop.
Jim Souza and Eric Elias Pyro Spectaculars President Jim Souza backs up Eric Elias as Eric leads a practical demonstration of the pyrotechnic materials that the inspectors will see when they visit displays in their jurisdictions.
Jim Souza and Eric Elias
Jim Souza backs up pyrotechnician Eric Elias as officials view typical fireworks set up.
Fire Captain Randy Souza Los Angeles City Fire Captain Randy Souza is also a licensed pyrotechnician and the perfect person to discuss the finer points of inspecting the mortars used to launch aerial shells at fireworks displays.
LA City Fire Captain Randy Souza
LA City Fire Captain Randy Souza is also a licensed pyrotechnician of many years and the perfect person to discuss the finer points of inspecting mortars used to launch aerial shells.
Ready to fire Fire Captain Randy Souza and pyrotechnician Eric Elias discuss last minute details before launching a fireworks demonstration for the assembled authorities.
Eric Elias and Captain Souza
Pyrotechnician Eric Elias and LA Fire Captain Randy Souza go over last minuted details for live fireworks demonstration.
Officials watch fireworks demonstration The day long fireworks workshop concluded in the afternoon with a demonstration of live products, equipment and systems for the assembled fire officials.
Fire officials view live fireworks demonstration
Fire officials from all over California observe the firing of live professional fireworks at training session sponsored by Pyro Spectaculars by Souza and the California State Fire Marshal's Office with the cooperation of Los Angeles City Fire Department.
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza presents many seminars and workshops throughout the year for fire officials, pyrotechnicians and people who want to get involved and help on fireworks displays. Many of these helpers go onto attend advanced seminars and classes and eventually become licensed pyrotechnicians.
If you are interested in participating in one of the California workshops, contact Pyro Spectaculars by Souza and let them know. They can keep you informed about requirements and upcoming learning opportunities.
Who makes the magic in the sky?
Rialto, California, March 18, 2011 --
Ever watched a fireworks display on the 4th of July and wondered who was making all that magic in the sky? The answer may be that they are people just like you. People just like you who think that it is worth making a commitment to their communities to provide them with the grand old Fourth of July celebration that they want and deserve.
It’s not easy, you know, to become a pyrotechnician. We call ourselves “operators” in California. It takes at least two years working on displays with licensed operators, learning how to handle the fireworks. We do attend a few classes, but it’s mostly working on actual displays to learn how to set the fireworks equipment up safely and make the display as beautiful as possible for the audience.
After all the training and displays, we take a test and a records check by the State Fire Marshal. I remember the day I got my license. I was on top of the world for weeks to finally get something that I had dreamed about since I was a little guy sitting in my front yard watching the show at a nearby celebration.
Mortar rack setup
Many of us have our family and friends with us to make a day of it and help set up the display. It takes the better part of the day to set up most displays , sometimes longer and more people for the bigger displays.
For me, it was always the best 4th of July I could imagine: Setting up some of the best and most amazing fireworks in the world sometimes for an audience of thousands who yell and scream for more. Sure beats anything we could ever manage at home.
Almost all of the people who perform displays for Independence Day are just ordinary people with real jobs the rest of the year. We work in offices, factories, and even hospitals. But one day a year we all come out and put on spectacular fireworks shows to honor the great men and women who built our country and preserve our way of life for us.
I am very proud to be a member of a hearty and committed group of very special and generous people who go through all of the things it takes to learn and perform a safe and spectacular Fourth of July fireworks show. They do it with flair and get a whole lot of personal satisfaction from bringing excitement to the community.
Do you see yourself being a part of our team? Pyro 101 may be just what you needed. Take a look at our schedule of workshops and seminars. Why not call us and find out what it’s all about?
Call Margo at 909-355-8120 now for information and reservations. You must be registered in advance by calling to participate.
909-355-8120 - Call Margo now!!
The law requires that trainees be 18 years old, citizens of the United States, and have no criminal backgrounds. You must be 21 years old to get a pyrotechnicians license, but at 18 you can work on displays training with licensees.
THE NATION'S BIGGEST DISPLAYS!
Pyro Spectaculars by Souza is well known for doing some of the largest and most... spectacular displays in the country on the Fourth of July. In California, The Rose
Bowl hosts AmericalFest and the Annual Independence Day Celebration in the City of Pasadena. San Francisco and Lake Tahoe are large and very popular displays in Northern California. In Southern California you can find other large Pyro Spectaculars shows in Redlands, Pomona (Fairplex), Carson (Home Depot Center) and Los Angeles Coliseum.
Across the nation, Pyro Spectaculars will present large displays from Honolulu to perhaps the most extravagent display in the country on the Fourth, Macy’s
4th of July Spectacular in New York City. As always, the Macy's display will be telecast nation wide on NBC stations.
In all, Pyro Spectaculars by Souza will present more than 400 displays for Fourth of July Celebrations. "There's no holiday like it," is the way Jim Souza thinks of this great American tradition. "Come join your neighbors, support your dedicated sponsors, and enjoy a good old Fourth of July Fireworks Show with your family this year."
Click here to see a list of Major
Displays being presented by Pyro Spectaculars for the Indepence
Day Celebrations around the nation. Some may be in your area.
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