TNT Fireworks

Great discount given but with the taxes. you couldn’t feel the discount. Their receipt wasnt even itemized so kinda shady. But quality wise it was ok… But not as the best one we have had in the past with other dealer.

Profiting from blowing up children’s fingers do not deserve a good review. Common sense would be a better choice. Don’t even think that this is a good way to raise money.

The website says stands open June 28, but I’ve driven 30 miles TWICE since then only to find empty, unopened stands. Fix your website and give me back my gas money!!!

The TNT stands in union city are cool, been going here for ever since I can remember. Prices are pretty high for everything plus California tax is slapped on top of final price. But these are all safe and sane fireworks and you can light them up without feeling guilty. I do it for the kids. The local fireworks/​pyro shows at great America/​san Francisco/​san jose/​milptas are just too packed with people and car traffic I just throw my own show and it’s a success every year. the kids love the fountains and sparklers (morning glory). Take about $ 200 for a decent show or you will return thinking you don’t have enough. Plus help the charity the stand is helping with your purchase (little league/​scouts/​rotary clubs/​etc.) so it’s a win/​win for everyone. I just wish they would sell the real fireworks but you gotta move/​go outta state for that kind of action.

Used to be Ground Blossoms were the best firework you could get in California. I bought a bunch of them from the TNT stand in Union City.
Used to be Ground Blossoms spun for several seconds and in multiple colors.
The ones I got sputtered red for about 2 seconds and went out before they even had a chance to ‘migrate’.
I assume this was done for safety? It’s like the sparklers. We couldn’t deal with metal stemmed sparklies, now we get paper covered ones that burn long after you are done with them, and smoke and spark so much you wouldn’t want to hold them anyways.
I lit one of the sparklers on the third, and was choking back the smoke while trying to avoid the hot ashes dropping off the thing. I knew then that I would never put those in my kids hands.
The rest of the display was OK!

Well, I’m not truly sure I’m leaving this review at the right location. I was in Fremont or on the outskirts near Newark when my daughter and nephew spotted the tent and started squealing!
I wish they hadn’t seen it because, not anything against the fireworks or the company, I just don’t feel very comfortable going to place that could blow up in seconds! I waited for my sister and then we went in together. I figured if something happened there would be 2 of us to help get the kids out. Yes, I am a worry wart but can you blame me? You hear about these things in the news all time.
Ok, enough of me complaining because even though I was worried, they have a great store with so many fireworks to choose from! The place was filled and the kids had a great time as we walked through the aisles.
We came out about $ 200 less than we had when we went in, but had so many different types of fireworks. The kids picked up quite a few packs of sparklers (my favorite), roman candles, bang snaps which I think they no call pops or something like that, which my kids just love for some reason, many different kinds of rickets, and these beautiful fountain fireworks that were just beautiful to watch!
Although I do not recommend leaving your child alone with any of the fireworks items, I think if you can create a safe environment for your child, everyone will have a fun time!
And fun time we did have! I really liked the turtle fireworks, they were cute. Now some of the items were duds, that is understandable but everything else worked how it was supposed to do and nothing went haywire! My daughter, who cried when it was over, wants to do this every night now!
The prices are high but if you go for the assortment packages you will save more in the end, that way you have a little bit of everything instead of buying individually!
All in all — a very safe day at the McGuire family 4^th of July picnic thanks to TNT!

TNT opens their stand one week prior to the 4^th of July every year. The stand is located in the Tanforan parking lot, and it’s really easy to spot from El Camino Real. You can get twelve 5-​piece boxes of sparklers for $ 9.30 (so around 75¢ per box). Not as cheap as Chinatown, but, considering the convenience, it’s not too expensive either.
Be sure to stock up if you want any for New Years though, because they won’t be around for another year!

When I moved to California, I was under the impression that fireworks more substantial than sparklers were banned statewide. I mean, the whole state is just dry kindling in hot sun, and CA is a bit of a nanny state.
So after a few years I happened to drive past Tanforan near July 4rh and see what appeared to be firework trailers. I quizzed by friend who was lodging in San Bruno (and who I had been going to visit that day), and he nonchalantly tells me that real fireworks are legal in for sale and use in San Bruno and Pacifica. I don’t know why he neglected to tell me. I hate him sometimes.
So now every year I stock up. There are 5 – 6 trailers here, each for a different local charity and each has basically the same stuff at roughly the same price. They each hand out flyers with more info, and the price labels show how loud and powerful each pyrotechnic is. There is also a trailer in another corner of the lot for the San Bruno Police. I feel like that must be some kind of a trap so I’ve avoided it.
There is a decent selection, from snakes to huge monsters. They accept credit cards at a few booths too. I’ve never been asked for ID, but they usually ask «you are only going to use these in San Bruno, right?» There is also a handy brochure in your bag of loot that tells you the do’s and don’ts. A bit hokey, but please people, don’t burn your house down and try to keep all your fingers on. Otherthan that, have fun!