ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS LIGHTS UP NEW YORK FOR NEW YEARS EVE 2008 IN TIME SQUARE, BATTERY PARK AND PROSPECT PARK

BREATHTAKING FIREWORKS SPECTACULARS CELEBRATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BALL DROP AND STATUE OF LIBERTY

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NEW CASTLE, PENN (December 31, 2007) Zambelli Fireworks, the world's oldest and largest fireworks company, will light up New York City from Time Square to Battery Park and into Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

One Time Square
The world's symbol of New Year's, the Times Square Ball drop, has been rousing revelers for 100 years. But this year, millions will witness this long-time favorite in a whole new way, as Zambelli Fireworks lights up the night with a brand new modern display that is truly the one of a kind.

The world will thunder into New Years with Zambelli's booming fireworks display that will be louder, brighter, and more impactful than ever! "There will be 168 shots in the first five seconds of the show! My concept for this design is to create motion effects (waving back and forth) and color morphing effects," said the show designer. "Red to Orange to Yellow to Green to purple in the first 12 Seconds then to Rainbow or variegated effects for the remainder of the display.  I also will be using a layering effect."

He goes on to explain that he will utilize different sizes of effects that range from 60 Ft to 300 Ft. The layering helps create a dense and intense show along with a more artistic display.  "We are using new custom effect Fan Racks built to my specifications that will add more outward firings to make things wider than ever before.  We are also utilizing 160 degree fan racks to create a more spherical display in conjunction with the motion or chasing effects."

Festivities will begin with pyrotechnic effects for the Ball Raising at 6:00 PM and of course the most-anticipated show in the world begins at Midnight. It takes 5 Days preparation on Site to setup the display and 2 Days to set the entire products used for the pyrotechnics.

Some Effect consists of the following:

• Star Mines - Several different formations
• Comets- Several different formations
• Small caliber colored Crossettes
• Saprkle Cannons
• Crackle Mines
• Heights range from 60 Ft to 300 Ft

From 2 Times Square
Zambelli will also be working on all the Special effects from the Pontiac Garage stage.  They will be doing effects for the opening and closing of the four performing live bands.

There are 14 Positions from the Pontiac Garage stage and Zambelli will be using pyrotechnics to accent The Pontiac Garage along with Chasing effects and an intense Midnight Finale!

Lighting Up New York City
In addition to Time Square, Zambelli will also be lighting up Battery Park with the Statue of Liberty as the scenic backdrop as well as Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

Zambelli 2008
"We are so excited to be working with the Times Square Alliance, Countdown Entertainment, on the most well-known New Year' s celebration on earth," stated George Zambelli, Jr. Chairman of the Board. "We strive to make customer service our top priority for every display and every event."

"We are extremely dedicated to doing whatever it takes to make this show, and all of the approximately 100 shows we'll do this New Year's, the absolute best that they can be," states Doug Taylor, President and CEO of the company. "We have utilized digital show simulation technology to plan the Times Square show and will be using computerized-firing and computerized music synchronization on the display. The show designer said, we'll be using unique pyrotechnics and will be debuting brand new innovative technology. This commitment to superior technology is a signature of the 2008 Zambelli Fireworks!"

This year as the world hears 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3 and 2 they will be doing more than readying themselves for a brand new year—they'll also be anticipating a whole new look for this year's celebration.

About Zambelli
For four generations and over a century of showmanship success, Zambelli Fireworks has been leading the way in fireworks innovation. Recently featured on the Travel Channel and National Geographic specials, the company keeps challenging itself and its suppliers to continually display shows that are like none other. With family pride, the company will move into 2008 led by George Zambelli, Jr ,as Chairman of the Board, who has formed a team of business leaders ready to take the company to the next level and continue the tradition of being America's oldest and largest fireworks company.