action day may 8th 2022

Fireworks for Peace

On May 8, fireworks artists around the world will send a collective symbol for the desire for peace and call for donations to UNICEF. With artists from over 15 countries #fireworks4peace is the largest global fireworks art project in history.

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May 8th 2022

#Fireworks4Peace

On the historic date of May 8th – the end of World War II in Europe – the artistic action #fireworks4peace sent a worldwide sign to stand up for peace, freedom, and human dignity.

Together, fireworks artists lit up the night sky all over the world to express solidarity with Ukraine and people in all conflict areas. Across national borders, #fireworks4peace made this solidarity directly visible and tangible for citizens in the community and calls for donations to UNICEF for children affected by war.

The artistic action ranged from Australia and Japan across Europe to South and North America and shows the cohesion of the democratic community of values.

The #fireworks4peace campaign is a worldwide symbol of peace. Beyond the symbolic effect, we want to contribute to alleviating the acute suffering caused by crises and wars. #fireworks4peace is therefore calling for donations to the global children’s charity UNICEF.

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May 8th 2022 worldwide

Contributions

Map of all Contributions

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

Fireworks Show
by Donni B

Muncie, Indiana

Fireworks Show
by North Central Industries, Inc

USA

Fireworks Show
by Sky Bacon Fireworks / Spirit of ’76

Pittsburgh

Fireworks Show
by Pyrotecnico

Tamiami Tr Port Charlott, Florida

by Xtreme FX LLC

Mesa, Arizona

by Greg Dandurand

Lachute

Fireworks Show
80 Hamford, Lachute J8H 4P1
by Hands Fireworks and Pyrotechnie Mega Blast
Site Sponsor: Ville de Lachute

North Augusta

Fireworks Show
8:30 PM EST
by Hands Fireworks Team

Germany

21:30 (local time)
by Tim Schumacher
Nightsky Evolution

Skulte

Latvia
by LTD Faville

Windeck

Peaceful Firework
by Die Alefs-Kinder

Langwedel

22:00 (local time)
by Semmer Feuerwerk

Fafe

Fireworks Show
10:00 pm (local time)
by Pirotecnia J. Vieira e Filhos
member of ANEPE
#fogodeartificio

Leipzig – Kultur Gut Feuerwerk

Inszenierung
Alte Messe Leipzig, Hubschrauberlandeplatz
20:30 bis 21:30 (local time)
Roland Keil, Robert Schiller, Felix Münch, Uta Rolland, und viele mehr.

Senko Hanabi

Senko Hanabi
Das kleinste Feuerwerk der Welt
by Georg Alef

Cantanhede

Fireworks Show
“Fireworks4UkrainePeace”
10:00 pm (local time)
by PROPYRO – Produtos Pirotecnico
member of ANEPE
#fogodeartificio

Penafiel

Fireworks Show
10:00 pm (local)
by GJR – Pirotecnia e Explosivos
member of ANEPE
#fogodeartificio

Torres Novas

Set piece
10:00 pm (local time)
by Martins & Martins, Lda.
member of ANEPE
#fogodeartificio

Barcelos

Fireworks Show
00h00 (midnight, local time)
by Pirotecnia António Vieira e Filhos, Lda.
member of ANEPE
#fogodeartificio

Hanau

by Zündwerk

Centreville, Mississippi

by Ken and Amanda Nixon

Germany

by Christian Erbarth

Berg Lupfen bei Talheim

Höhenfeuerwerk
21:30 Uhr (local time)
by Peter Stehle
Pyrotec Frapit

Hamburg

Am Fährkanal
Großformatige Pyrografie
Zeichnung mit brennenden Wunderkerzen auf Museumskarton
16-19 Uhr (local time)
by Pitkämö

Lousada

Fireworks Show
10:00 pm (local time)
by Pirotecnia Racrifer
member of ANEPE
#fogodeartificio

Bombarral

Fireworks Show
10:00 pm (local time)
by Pirotecnia Bombarrelense
member of ANEPE
#fogodeartificio

Angra do Heroismo – Terceira – Açores

Set Piece and Fireworks Show
10:00 pm (local time)
by Douro Pirotecnia
member of ANEPE
#fogodeartificio

Oleiros

Set Piece and Fireworks Show
10:00 pm (local time)
by Pirotecnia Oleirense
member of ANEPE
#fogodeartificio

Monção

Set Piece and Fireworks Show
10:00 pm (local time)
Pirotecnia Barbeita
member of ANEPE
#fogodeartificio

Middlesbrough

Station Street
Fireworks Show
8:00 pm
by Jitu Desai
G2 Fireworks Retail

Arnprior

8:30 PM EST
Bell Park, Arnprior, On, K7S 3S6 Canada
Guillaume Chartier
Hands Fireworks

Porto Alegre

Rio grande do Sul
Fireworks do Brasil & Bazar Bahia

Vouliagmeni

Astir Beach
Set Piece for Peace
22:00 (local time)
by Pavlos Nanos
Nanos Fireworks

Madrid

Parque Europa, Torrejon de Ardoz
Pyromusical
7.5.22 10:30 pm (local time)
by Ricasa

Tultepec

Tultepec unidos por la paz mundial
Pyromusical
by ColectivoTultepec
Rafael Hernández Reyes

Germany

by Andi

Italy

A symbol of peace in the sky over Torino, Italy
9.30 pm
by Ilenia Flaim
Panzera Fireworks

Sachsen

by Bertram Bach, Andreas Reinhold Pyroweb GmbH

Asendorf

by Christian Kahrs

Shimotsuma, Ibaraki

Display and short video
19:30 (local time)
by Nihonbashi Marutamaya Co., Ltd.
member of Japanese HANABI Association

Utsumi, Aichi

Gifts of small fireworks and Display
19:30 (local time)
by K.K WAKAMATSUYA Co.,Ltd.
member of Japanese HANABI Association

Bergheim bei Salzburg

Wallfahrtsbasilika Maria Plain, Plainbergweg 38
by Pyrovision GmbH

Reken

Pyrosafe terrain
by Nils Breiding Pyrosafe, Pyrologistix and FOG Fireworks

Cleebron

Michaelsberg
21:45 (local time)
by Oliver Vielhauer
Zink-Feuerwerk

Keene

by Atlas PyroVision

Lamego

Fireworks Show
6:00 pm (local time)
by Pirotecnia Duarte
member of ANEPE
#fogodeartificio

Breuna

Niederlistingen, „Goldesberg“
22:00 (local time)
by President Pyro Fireworks

Brno

Špilberk Castle
Pyromusical „Let Peace Stay with this Land“
21:00 (local time)
by IGNIS BRUNENSIS TEAM / FLASH BARRANDOV SFX / SNIP & CO

Huesca

Pirotecnia Oscense S.A.

Luzern

Teamo Pyromantiker Luzern

Zumpango

Pyromusical
Fireworks Martarello Ramo

Dorsten

by René

Kirchheim unter Teck

by Pyrounion

New South Wales

Dundaroo
Set Piece and Finale
Martin Brady
Fireworks Australia

Halle (Saale)

by Pyrofreak

Germany

by Mike

United Kingdom

by Lee

Moers

by Ricco

Delmenhorst

by Stephan

Milford

by Ron

Kremmen OT Flatow

Gasthaus Eichenhain
Pyromusical
21:00 (local time)
by T. Fehr
SkyWizard

Hebertshausen

Badersfelderstr. 2, PLZ 85764
Großfeuerwerk
21:00 (local time)
by Julius Göthel

Heidenheim an der Brenz

Reutenen, Wendeplatte Crailsheimer Weg
Pyromusical: We are the world
21:03 (local time)
by Felix Antoniuk
Hellstone Fireworks

Pockau-Lengefeld OT Forchheim

Steinhübel, Forchheim
Peace Fireworks
21:00 (local time)
by Feuerwerkland-Team

Hamburg

Am Fährkanal
Kollektives Feuerwerk
21:30 (local time)
by Sylla Feuerwerke, Krause Feuerwerke GmbH, Feuerwerkdepot Nord, Ostsee Pyrotechnik U.G., Hanse PyroShows OHG, Pyroprodukt GmbH

Omagari, Akita

Akita Prefecture
Display with Traditional Japanese Hanabi Shells
7:30 pm (local time)
From Hapan HANABI Association with 26 Japanese Fireworks Companies

Eitorf

“Das Phönix-Projekt oder Mut zum Frieden” – Ein Feuertheater
21:55 (local time)
Georg Alef
WECO

Herrenberg-Kuppingen

Jenner Strasse
Pyromusical
22:00 (local)
J. Berner, U. Frick, E. Tucker
Innovative Pyrotechnik GmbH

Mildenberg

Ziegeleipark, Mildenberg
Pyromusical
20:30 (local time)
I. Schubert, Pyro Ole
Pyrogenie & Pyromantiker

Böblingen

Am oberen See
Pyromusical
21:30 (local)
J. Berner, U. Frick,
Innovative Pyrotechnik GmbH

FAQ

Why Fireworks4Peace?

We all are dismayed by Putin’s war against Ukraine. As fireworks artists, we want to make our solidarity with Ukraine visible and send a sign of solidarity to all viewers. Together, the participating artists call for donations to UNICEF.

How can I donate?

With the art contributions, the artists of the global fireworks community call for donations for children affected by war in Ukraine and worldwide. We ask for direct donations to the nationally and religiously independent organization UNICEF. However, everyone can freely choose the destination of the donation!

How can I further support this project?

Let’s spread this sign of peace together. Post your pictures, videos, and comments about the fireworks with the hashtag #fireworks4peace on the social networks Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Which of the fireworks are public?

All public fireworks are marked “public”. You can visit these fireworks freely. Of course, observe the Corona regulations that apply in the respective countries.

Fireworks NOT marked as “public” are not open to the public. Most of these fireworks that are not publicly accessible are from amateur fireworkers who unfortunately do not have the opportunity to make their artwork publicly accessible. #fireworks4peace has developed into a worldwide action in a very short time. Unfortunately, it was therefore no longer possible for some firework artists to get a permit for public fireworks due to registration deadlines. We are therefore looking forward to seeing all of these contributions on social media!

Can I see how much money was raised through the actions?

No, we decided to not have a separate donation account. But we trust in the willingness of the viewers to donate. What counts is that the donations reach the people affected.

Why May 8th?

May 8th is the day of the liberation of Europe from the fascist National Socialism of the Nazi regime. This day symbolizes the victory of the free world over the tyranny of the dictatorship and the end of the bloody wars of aggression by Nazi Germany. May 8 stands for people’s striving for freedom, humanity and peace.

How did this action come about?

The artistic action #fireworks4peace was started in April 2022 by fireworks artists in Germany. The art project quickly found support around the world. With the participation of artists from 15 countries, #fireworks4peace has grown into a global artistic action.

Who bears the costs of #fireworks4peace?

The participating artists and companies bear the costs for the fireworks themselves. Most of the organizational work is done on a voluntary basis. In terms of communication and coordination, the action is also supported by fireworks associations from Japan, the USA, Portugal, and Germany. We would like to take this opportunity to expressly thank all supporters, without whom this action would never have been possible.