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Fireworks in Switzerland: permits, cantonal authorisations and deadlines to plan for
Firing permit, cantonal police, municipality, Skyguide, import of the articles: the authorisations needed for fireworks in Switzerland, and the deadlines found canton by canton.
Contents
- The firing permit for category F4 articles
- The firing authorisation, between cantonal police and municipality
- Near Geneva airport, Skyguide’s prior opinion
Administrative procedures and deadlines for registering a night-time event
Public roads, fireworks display, lasers, noise, SACEM: the notifications required for a night-time event, and the statutory…
Stage special effects: types, cueing and safety
A flame shooting up during the chorus, a shower of sparks highlighting an artist’s entrance, a curtain of smoke isolating a…
Drone light show: design, benefits and regulations
Drone light shows are making their way into town festivals, corporate events and major heritage celebrations. This article explains…
Pyrotechnic show and drone light show: how we combine them
For centuries, fireworks displays have symbolised celebration and collective memory. Drone light shows, on the other hand, project…
A history of pyrotechnics: from Chinese black powder to modern displays
Pyrotechnics spans nearly thirteen centuries of invention, from the discovery of gunpowder by Chinese alchemists to the drone light…
Fireworks and European Royal Celebrations: A Legacy for Heritage Sites
The great royal celebrations turned fireworks into a courtly art. From Versailles to London, these blazing displays told of power…
Pyrotechnics and traditions: Diwali, New Year and national holidays
Diwali, Chinese New Year, 14 July in France: three festivals where fireworks accompany stories, beliefs and technical skills handed down over several centuries. Here we trace their origins and the demands they place on Celesta…
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