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PyroJam- A Concert in the Sky! *Rock the Day*Shock the Night* May 28th

Maryland festival features six world-class fireworks shows, live music for the entire family

By Gloria Starr- Publisher of Macaroni Kid Bowie, Crofton & Odenton May 26, 2022

Coming to Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum in St. Leonard, MD on Saturday, May 28th, 2022:   


Maryland festival features 6 world-class fireworks shows, live music for the entire family!


The First Ever Annual Fireworks Competition!

What is PyroJam?

PyroJam is a day-into night festival featuring live music plus two hours of fireworks by some of the world's top pyrotechnic choreographers!  PyroJam features pyromusicals – or “concerts in the sky – which combine various firework sounds, colors and effects meticulously timed for complete synchronization with the accompanying soundtracks. 

Get a taste of what's to come and watch this video!


DayTime Event:

Musical entertainment:

3:30 -4:30pm.-- Uncle Jesse – a DC-based band highlighting ‘90s and ‘00s hits

5:00 -6:00pm-- Kevin Mac & The Homies – featuring Virginia singer/songwriter Kevin Mac and his classic country sounds  

6:30-7:30pm--The Reagan Years – the East Coast’s original ‘80s tribute band


Interactive Kids Zone:

Kids Zone open from 3:00pm-7:00pm.


Food Trucks: (More than 20 Food Trucks will be here!)

3:00pm-9:00pm

A wide variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase at 20+ food trucks.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Southern Maryland Food Bank, which has served the tri-county area of Southern Maryland since 1983.


Evening Schedule of Events (The Fireworks Competition!):

  • The National Anthem // 8:30 P.M.
    PyroJam will kick off the fireworks portion of the night with a daytime National Anthem fireworks tribute.
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  • Opening Display // 8:45 P.M.
    The evening's first show sets the stage for the entire night, preparing our audience for a total experience unlike anything they've ever seen, heard, or felt before. It's basically a full-blown flaming hot prelude to get your heart pumping.
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  • The Competition
    Show #1 - 9 P.M. // Show #2 - 9:20 P.M. // Show #3 - 9:40 P.M.
    PyroJam's Pyromusical Competition is a one-of-a-kind showdown of jaw-dropping madness! Here's how it works:
    Pyrotechnicians from around the world poured their time and talent into creating the most magnificent fireworks designs possible.
    These renowned specialists then submitted their works of art as part of a pre-PyroJam virtual design competition hosted by Finale3D, the world's most advanced fireworks display choreography software company.
    A panel of judges will then select the top three finalists out of hundreds of entries based upon five main criteria: soundtrack quality, show size and balance, synchronization/timing, overall design and artistry, and originality of design aspects.
    PyroJam creator Innovative Pyrotechnic Concepts (IPC) will assemble and fire the shows. The judges will select a winner…and the audience will cast their votes to crown their “People's Choice!”
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  • The Mix
    Gasoline fireballs will be sprinkled throughout the night to inspire and awe the crowds.
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  • The Finale // 10 P.M.
    The evening's final show - designed, built, and fired by IPC - will be a breathtaking dream-making sensation that combines the wonderful worlds of music and fireworks. Warning: Be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster ride like nothing you have experienced…ever!


Don’t miss out!  Ages 6 & up require a ticket.


Who:

PyroJam creator Tim Jameson is the owner of Innovative Pyrotechnic Concepts (IPC), which partnered with Finale 3D (a fireworks display choreography software company) to host a pre-PyroJam international virtual design competition. Pyrotechnic choreographers submitted their pyromusical designs, and the top three selected finalists (see below) will have their shows produced and fired at PyroJam by IPC. 

AnΔ±l Hepyücel from Turkey

Jan Lexter Pecaña from the Philippines

Daniel Schäffler & Timo Lüttmann from Germany


What exactly is a Pyromusical?

Tim Jameson best describes a pyromusical – or a “concert in the sky” - as an event that combine various firework sounds, colors, and effects meticulously timed down to the 1/100th of a second for complete synchronization with the accompanying soundtracks. 

*IPC(Innovative Pyrotechnic Concepts) produces more than 200 shows per year in the Southern Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Greater DC areas.*


The Details:

Saturday, May 28 from 3:00pm to 10:30 p.m.

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum at 10515 Mackall Rd. in St. Leonard, Maryland (20685)


What You Need to Know:

  • Click HERE to buy tickets
  • Doors open at 3:30pm for the daytime events!
  • Stuff to bring:
    *Tickets – Either download the Eventbrite app for paperless ticketing or print your ticket
    *Parking pass (only for Preferred or designated handicapped parking – all the rest is free)
    *Chairs and blankets (you can use a wagon to hold your stuff)
    *Bug spray/ear plugs for your kids
    *$$$ for food trucks
    *Water bottles are permitted (running water is available at several spots)
  • Stuff not to bring:
    *No outside food/drink/alcohol/coolers
    *No pop-ups/tents/canopies
    *No pets/tailgating
    *No weapons/fireworks/drones
    *No campers/RVs
    Four steps when you arrive: Park. Go through security. Check-in. Grab a spot on our huge viewing field.
    There is still limited availability for tickets. Go to www.pyrojamusa.com to get yours before time runs out!

  • One more thing: PyroJam is a rain or shine event. If severe weather prevents the performance, the fireworks show* will take place the next evening (Sunday, May 29 at 8 p.m.)
    *Excludes musical entertainment, Kids Zone, and food trucks based upon these vendor’s prior Memorial Day commitments.


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