# Fireworks: The First Milliseconds at the Molecular Level

Part of [Western WinterBlast 2026](https://www.westernpyro.org/events/winterblast/2026).

- When: Saturday, February 14, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM MST
- Category: Seminar
- Where: Tent 1, Sara Park, Lake Havasu City, AZ
- Presenters: [Tom Perigrin](https://www.westernpyro.org/presenters/tom-perigrin)
- Beginner friendly

The talk will cover issues of ignition and propagation. Participants will get a better understanding of how to better control desired (and undesired) ignition of fireworks.