Crackling 18" Sparklers 5pk
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27 inch sparklers that outlast the moment - ideal for large weddings, processions and extended photography
Our giant sparkler range takes sparklers beyond the standard wedding length. At 27 inches, these burn for up to three minutes - three times longer than a standard 18 inch sparkler and around six times longer than a 10 inch. That burn time changes what is possible. A large venue exit with 150 or more guests can chain-light and still have everyone burning comfortably. A torchlit procession can walk a full outdoor route. A photographer has time to move, reframe and shoot from multiple positions rather than having seconds to get the shot before the sparklers are out.
Giant sparklers are available in individual packs and bulk bundles making them practical for anything from a group of 20 to an event of several hundred. They are an outdoor-only product and produce the same classic golden shower of sparks as shorter sparklers - just for significantly longer.
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18 inch suits most weddings with up to 120 guests. The 60 to 100 second burn time is enough for a well-organised exit tunnel if guests are briefed on chain-lighting before the moment starts.
27 inch giant suits larger weddings, events with 150 or more guests, processions, long venue walks, and any occasion where the photographer needs more than 90 seconds to work with. The extended burn time removes the time pressure completely.
If you are in any doubt about whether your event needs giant sparklers, the longer option is always safer - a sparkler that still burns when the moment is over is a better problem than one that burns out before the couple reaches the end of the tunnel.
Giant sparklers burn for significantly longer than standard sizes, which means the wire stays dangerously hot for longer after burning out. Always have a dedicated bucket of water at the end of the exit route and ensure a designated person directs guests to drop spent wires in immediately. Never place spent sparklers on the ground, on tables or hand them back to other guests. At large events, have multiple buckets at different points so guests do not have to walk far with a spent wire.
Use the chain-lighting method - start with a portfire at the front of each line and have guests touch the tip of their unlit sparkler to the burning end of the one beside them. With a guest count over 100, start the chain from multiple points simultaneously rather than from one end only, so the lighting reaches the far end of the line before the first sparklers have significantly reduced their burn. Designate at least two people per line to manage the lighting process.
For full guidance before your event, please read our Fireworks Safety Guide
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Our 27 inch giant sparklers burn for up to three minutes - approximately three times longer than an 18 inch sparkler and six times longer than a standard 10 inch. That extended burn time is what makes them suited to large events where chain-lighting a long line of guests takes time, or where a photographer needs to work across multiple positions before the sparklers go out. For events with over 120 guests, giant sparklers remove the time pressure that 18 inch sparklers can create.
It depends on your guest count and the venue setup. 18 inch sparklers are sufficient for most weddings up to around 120 guests where the exit is well-organised and guests are briefed on chain-lighting beforehand. Giant sparklers are the better choice for larger weddings, long venue walks, outdoor processions or any situation where a three-minute burn time gives you genuine peace of mind. If you are at all concerned about time, choose giant - the extra cost is small and the extra burn time removes the most common sparkler moment failure.
Buy one per guest plus 10 to 15 percent extra for any that fail to light or get dropped. For 100 guests, buy at least 115. For 150 guests, buy at least 170. Our bulk bundles of 120 and 240 are the most cost-effective options for large events. If you are using giant sparklers at a ticketed event where you plan to sell or distribute them individually, contact our team for advice on the right case quantities and pricing for your event scale.
Giant sparklers are popular across a wide range of occasions. Large weddings where burn time is critical to get the whole exit right. Torchlit processions at Guy Fawkes events, bonfire nights and village walks where guests walk a route while holding. Diwali and New Year celebrations where group sparkler moments are central to the occasion. Corporate events and fundraisers where sparklers are sold as an activity. The three-minute burn time makes them practical for almost any outdoor group sparkler moment.
Sparklers of any size require careful adult supervision with children. Children under 5 should not handle sparklers at all. For older children using giant sparklers, the longer length means the burning end is further from the hand, which is a safety advantage - but the longer burn time means the wire stays hot for longer after burning out. Always supervise children directly, ensure they hold the sparkler at arm's length, and place spent wires in a bucket of water immediately. Never hand a burning sparkler to a child - light it while they are holding it at a safe distance.
Our minimum order for home delivery is £99 including VAT.
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Our team handles sparkler orders for weddings and events of all sizes. Give us your numbers and we will make sure you have the right quantity and size.
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