About Our Business

Gorilla Fireworks, Inc., formerly Tri-State Fireworks, has been in the business of retailing consumer fireworks for over (40) years.  We maintain retail stands and tents in (14) different jurisdictions and focus on safety and employee training.  Our organization began with one retail location in 1979 and has rapidly expanded throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia.  In 2023, Gorilla Fireworks expects to operate over (70) seasonal retail locations and just launched their new 24,000 square foot year -round supercenter in Charles Town, WV, located just 1 mile from Hollywood Casino.  

Gorilla Fireworks takes pride in their highly talented and motivated staff members.  We employ approximately 400 retail managers, assistant managers, and staff members during our sales season.  A significant portion of our staff is comprised of school teachers and college students that make operating a firework retail stand an annual tradition. Many of our location managers have worked with us for several years.

Our competitive advantage lies within our exceptionally hard working and gifted management team.  Their experience and dedication has enabled us to secure the best locations for retailing fireworks.  We lease some of the most prestigious shopping centers from some of the best-known REITs and management companies year after year.

To learn more about employment opportunities, please visit our EMPLOYMENT page.