what are champagne sparklers

Champagne sparklers are special low-smoke fireworks designed to be clipped onto champagne or other bottles to create a tall, fountain-like spray of golden sparks during celebrations, especially in clubs, bars, and parties. They turn a regular bottle presentation into a dramatic visual “show,” drawing attention to VIP tables, birthdays, and big moments.

What they are

• Champagne sparklers (also called bottle sparklers or VIP sparklers) are tube-shaped pyrotechnic devices that emit a vertical fountain of sparks when lit.

• They are usually attached to the neck of a bottle with a plastic clip, spike, or holder so they stay upright while burning.

How they’re used at events

• Nightclubs, lounges, and restaurants use them to highlight expensive bottle service so everyone in the room notices who ordered a VIP bottle.

• People also use them at weddings, birthdays, and private parties, sometimes on cakes or dessert trays, to add a “grand entrance” effect to toasts or special moments.

Safety and recent news

• Many commercial champagne sparklers are marketed as “virtually smokeless” and intended for indoor use, but they are still open-flame fireworks and can ignite nearby materials if misused.

• In early 2026, investigators in Switzerland said a deadly bar fire in a ski resort was likely started when sparklers on champagne bottles were held too close to the ceiling, rapidly igniting it.

Tips if you ever use them

• Keep them well away from ceilings, decorations, hair, and any flammable materials, and never use more than the venue’s safety guidelines allow.

• Use proper bottle clips or holders and follow local fire regulations; in smaller or enclosed spaces, some venues now prefer LED “fake” sparklers to reduce fire risk.

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