Safety First

Aerial cakes (also called multi-shot cakes) are self-contained fireworks that shoot multiple shells into the sky automatically. They range from 200-gram to 500-gram cakes and produce colorful bursts, crackling effects, and timed sequences. They're one of the most popular firework types for backyard shows because they deliver a big display with minimal effort — just light one fuse and watch. Bubba's carries over 40 aerial cake varieties.

Artillery shells (also called reloadable shells or mortar shells) are individual ball-shaped shells that you load one at a time into a mortar tube and fire. They produce massive single aerial bursts — often louder and higher than cakes. Each shell has a different effect (crackling, whistling, color breaks, etc.). Popular options at Bubba's include Festival Balls, Crackling Artillery Shells, and Whistling Artillery Shells, starting at $21.99.

Fountain fireworks are ground-based fireworks that spray showers of colorful sparks, crackles, and effects upward without launching anything into the air. They're great for all ages, safer for use in tighter spaces, and last anywhere from 30 seconds to several minutes. Bubba's carries a wide variety of fountain fireworks, and you can earn a free fountain by leaving a 5-star Google review at any of our locations.

Roman candles are tube-shaped fireworks that shoot multiple flaming balls into the sky one at a time in sequence. They're designed to be placed in the ground or held in a holder (never in your hand). Bubba's carries fan-favorite Roman candles including the Gatling Gun and Mega Gatling Gun — which fire rapid sequences of colorful aerial shots.

Saturn missiles are small tubes filled with hundreds of tiny rockets that launch rapidly and pop in the air with bright flashes and crackles. They're loud, fast, and very exciting — great for adding rapid-fire excitement to any show. Bubba's carries Saturn missile banks ranging from 300 shots to 750 shots.

Always follow these firework safety rules: (1) Adult supervision required at all times. (2) Keep a bucket of water or hose nearby. (3) Light one firework at a time and back away immediately. (4) Never point fireworks at people, animals, or structures. (5) Never re-light a dud — wait 20 minutes then soak in water. (6) Use only in open areas away from dry grass or trees. (7) Keep spectators well back behind a safety line. If you want a safe, supervised place to light fireworks, try our Buy Here Light Here location in Celeste, TX.

For beginners, we recommend starting with fountain fireworks (ground-based, very safe), sparklers, and snap pops for kids. For aerial fireworks, assortment packs are a great beginner choice — they include a variety of pre-selected cakes and shells so you don't have to pick individually. The Bubba's staff at any of our 17 DFW locations are happy to help you pick the right fireworks for your experience level and budget.

The gram rating refers to the total chemical composition weight. 500-gram cakes are the largest legal consumer fireworks in the US — they shoot higher, burst bigger, and last longer than 200-gram cakes. If you want a truly impressive aerial show, 500g cakes are the way to go. 200g cakes are still great and typically more affordable, making them perfect for filling out your show with more variety.