Teams from around the world will paint the Michigan sky with a pyrotechnic display the weekend of Sept. 5-6 for the International Fireworks Championship. The teams hope to walk away with bragging rights for producing the best fireworks displays in the world. To qualify, the teams had to have won a previous fireworks competition. Teams from Poland, Canada, China, Portugal, Serbia, and the USA will compete.
Traverse City is the location at its Turtle Creek Stadium and the event is open to the public.
“This promises to be another unforgettable year for the International Fireworks Championship,” said Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism. “There is nothing else like this anywhere in the country. You give the best of the best fireworks teams a level playing field and see who comes out on top.”
The teams will have up to 15 minutes to present a magnificent display choreographed to music. A finale on Friday will be presented by last year’s winners from the UK. Saturday’s finale is designed by a panel of pyrotechnic judges.
Each night, the audience votes on which team gets the “Best of Show” award. On the final night, a group of pyrotechnic experts uses the choreography, synchronization to music, and the overall experience to present a championship award for the top team. Gates open at 6 with the shows starting at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are available here: https://traversecityifc.saffire.com/p/tickets.
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