History of the Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival

Established as a general incorporated association by three founders: Takuji Iseki・Keijiro Yoda・Shinji Kano.

On October 18, attempted a Guinness World Records title at the Hirakata riverbank. Although not achieved, about 75 fireworks were launched on the Yodo River riverbank for the first time in 12 years.

Fireworks 75 Attendance 4,000

On August 28, held at the Hirakata riverbank with a petting zoo, inflatable attractions, and food trucks. The finale featured 250 fireworks, welcoming about 4,000 visitors.

Fireworks 250 Attendance 4,000

On September 3, held “Light-up Festival: Hirakata Terrace.” Added music stage and flea market alongside the petting zoo, inflatables, and food trucks. The finale featured about 1,000 fireworks and drew around 15,000 visitors.

Fireworks 1,000 Attendance 15,000

On September 2, held “Light-up Festival: Connecting Hirakata.” Added regional PR booths and a kids’ fair along with existing attractions. The finale featured about 1,200 fireworks and welcomed approximately 40,000 visitors.

Fireworks 1,200 Attendance 40,000

Held “Light-up Festival: Expansion” at the Hirakata riverbank with programming similar to 2018. The finale featured about 1,200 fireworks and drew around 55,000 visitors.

Fireworks 1,200 Attendance 55,000

On October 11, changed the corporate name to “General Incorporated Association Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival.”
The 1st Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival was confirmed.

First traffic-controlled fireworks event across two venues: Takatsuki and Hirakata.

Fireworks 4,955 Attendance 250,000

Fireworks 4,704 Attendance 250,000

Fireworks 5,087 Attendance 200,000