Millennium Dome launched as "The 02" with fireworks celebration

Millennium Dome was re-launched as "The 02" with an impressive fireworks display from the top of the dome.

On Sunday 25th June 2007 at 22.22 hours the Millennium Dome had a launch party to end all others with a fireworks display that sequenced round the top of the supporting piers

It was staged by Jack Morton International and the firework concept and delivery by the famous French pyrotechnians "Groupe f" masterminded by Christophe Berthonneau.

Berthonneau is seen as simply the best in the trade, his ability to combine traditional pyrotechnics with other forms of art such as music, street theatre and cinema unprecedented, unsurpassed and exactly the right person to launch the 02 dome. Groupe f was supported by local UK fireworks company, Phoenix Fireworks.

The 02 launch showcased the state-of-the-art venue for music, sport and entertainment. The O2 is home to indigO2 a state of the art live music club, an 11 screen multiplex cinema, an exhibition centre - The O2 bubble, Entertainment Avenue - an entire street of bars, restaurants and leisure attractions, and most breathtaking of all – The O2 arena

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