# Baltimore fireworks surprise

> Baltimore residents startled by unexpected fireworks at M&T Bank Stadium.
- Title: Baltimore fireworks surprise · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Baltimore residents startled by unexpected fireworks at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore residents were surprised by a massive fireworks display at M&T Bank…
- Keywords: baltimore, m&t bank stadium, image engineering, fireworks, federal hill, 30th anniversary, october 9 2026, news, local, surprise, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/local-news/mt-bank-stadium-fireworks-over-baltimore-FOY3Q6E4AJHHZNMGOIX5FEYAIU
- Author: Tara Lynch, WJZ
- Published: 2026-10-09T21:13:00.838+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore, m&t bank stadium, image engineering, fireworks, federal hill, 30th anniversary, october 9 2026, news, local
## Fireworks surprise
Baltimore residents were startled by a massive fireworks display at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday night.

> I had just put my son down, and I’m like, ‘What in the world is that?’
## No games, no warning
With neither Ravens nor Orioles games, neighbors in Federal Hill had no idea the fireworks were happening.

> I looked at my watch and I thought, it’s not New Year’s Eve; it’s an October beautiful evening
## 30th anniversary show
Image Engineering confirmed the fireworks were part of its 30th anniversary celebration for employees and clients.

> Baltimore has been at the heart of who we are at Image Engineering
## Fireworks display details
The Baltimore City Fire Department supervised the show in accordance with regulations.

> As a company specializing in special effects and pyrotechnics, it was only fitting that we concluded the evening with a laser and fireworks display
## Social media reactions
Neighbors debated whether the fireworks were a rehearsal for a concert or celebration of the Yankees being eliminated.

> It was like the Fourth of July
## Pet and family concerns
Some neighbors wished they had prior warning to prepare pets and families for the fireworks.

> My dog, Bo, hid under the coffee table during the fireworks
## What happens next
Neighbors hope for advance notice of future fireworks displays to avoid surprise.

> Living in the city, you just have different surprises every day, and I guess that was a positive one
## Key takeaway

Baltimore residents were surprised by a massive fireworks display at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday night as part of Image Engineering's 30th anniversary celebration.