24 April 2010
The programme of fireworks display will start at 22.30 after a musical programme performed by the Vilhena Band Club of Floriana.
Each fireworks factory will present two spectacular displays which will be judged on the following merits: Best Mechanism, Use of Mechanism Chains, Best Products and Originality.
The Jury will be composed of international pyrotechnicians. They will be assisted by local expert Mr. Michael Brockdorff.
The public's opinion will also be taken into account as there will be a Public Opinion Prize which will be assigned to the factory which gets most votes via SMS voting
A compere will provide spectators with general information in English before each firework display.
For the list of Participants click here. They will perform in a predetermined order and each participant will have two items:
In the eventuality of bad weather, the festival will be moved to the 25th or 26th of April 2010, depending on weather forecasts.
The general public is invited to come to Floriana early as the Parish Church will be open for visitors. One can also observe the huge fireworks and their intricate mechanisms before the display begins.