Pyrotechnics: Great shows do not necessarily need to go boom. People will often remember slow, billowy, colorful, summertime smoke drifting across the yard while children run around trying to catch it. The GPG Smoke Firework collection includes Grenades, Balls, Canisters, and then some, for all types of daytime excitement to get people away from their devices and into the moment with others around.
Double Barrel’s smoke selection covers every format and occasion. Whether you want a quick pop of color or a sustained rolling cloud, here’s what you’ll find on our shelves:
Fast, satisfying, and available in multiple colors; toss one and watch the crowd react instantly
Military-style pull-pin or twist-top units that produce thick, sustained plumes ideal for outdoor events and dramatic effect shots
Longer burn times with rich, saturated color output that fills a wide area
Classic and clean, great for contrast against a bright Texas sky
For the serious smoke enthusiast who wants density, duration, and presence
Most people do not have a chance to use their smoke bombs for the Fourth of July until they are at their show. This is a wasted opportunity. Smoke provides the best effect during the day, when the smoke clouds will look much larger than if they were launched in the dark. If you plan to have kids participate in your July 4th celebration, you should set aside a few smoke bombs at the beginning of your cookout to allow for photos before you light up the darkness with the aerial display. This is a great way to create a layered celebration that people will remember long after the day of your July 4th cookout.
A few ideas for making smoke work in your show:
Both our Texas locations stock a solid range of smoke fireworks throughout every selling season. Stock moves fast during the 4th of July window, so get in early and let our team walk you through what’s available. Whether you’re grabbing a couple of smoke bomb balls for the kids or building a full daytime display, we’ll help you put it together right.
Smoke balls are small, self-contained devices that emit a burst of colored smoke for about 30 to 60 seconds when the fuse is lit. Smoke grenade fireworks are bigger, frequently pull-pin or twist-activated, and intended to create clouds that are much denser and last longer. Smoke balls are perfect for short bursts of color or for stocking up for a party; grenades are a better option if you want a long-lasting visual effect.
Absolutely. Despite the name, 4th of July smoke bombs are popular year-round for gender reveals, graduation parties, sports celebrations, photo shoots, and backyard gatherings of all kinds. The daytime-friendly format actually makes them more versatile than traditional fireworks, no waiting for dark, no noise restrictions to worry about in many areas.
The burn time of smoke bomb balls depends on the product, but the average burn time for smoke bomb balls is approximately 30-60 seconds per unit (for standard units). Canisters and larger grenade-style smoke bombs have a burn time that can be somewhere around 60-90 seconds or longer. If you need longer-lasting smoke bombs for your event, such as a photo shoot or for a longer display, let our in-store staff know, and they can direct you to the longer-lasting smoke bombs we carry.
