For the first time ever, Niagara Falls will host the Cascades of Fire International Fireworks Competition. Presented over 6 weekend nights in November, Cascades of Fire will feature 18-minute pyrotechnic shows synchronized to music. This year’s competition will feature presentations from China, Finland, Brazil, Vietnam, Italy with a special finale by Team Canada.

All shows start at 9:00 pm.

TEAMS

• November 9th: Team China
• November 10th: Team Finland
• November 11th: Team Brazil
• November 16th: Team Vietnam
• November 17th: Team Italy
• November 18th: Team Canada

JUDGING PANEL

The decision of the judging panel is final. Teams will be rated as follows:

20 points – Theme and choice of music
20 Points – Creativity
20 Points – Selection of Effects and use within the display
20 Points – Synchronization to the music selection
20 Points – Crowd reaction and appreciation

At the end of each display, each jury member will rate the performance according to the above criteria. The awards will be presented by the Mayor of Niagara Falls at the closing ceremony scheduled for Sunday, November 18th.