Nagaoka Fireworks Festival (長岡まつり大花火大会)
Time: August 1-3
Prefecture: Niigata
Location: Shinano River

Taking place annually from August 1 to 3 along the Shinano River in Nagaoka City, the Nagaoka Festival unfolds its festivities. The inaugural day is dedicated to a peace ceremony, while August 2 to 3 features vibrant firework displays. Central to the festival are the daytime attractions, including portable shrine float parades and folk dance processions. As night falls on the last two days, the event crescendos with spectacular large-scale fireworks exhibitions.