GERMANY – BONN, August 9 and September 13 , 2008

A series of mind-blowing pyrotechnical spectacles, Rhine in Flames lights up the sky above picturesque towns and cities along the prettiest stretch of the mighty River Rhine. Bengal fire (a blue flare) lights up the river's many castles and palaces, Europe's largest river fleet parades in flamboyant style and the river itself fills with pyrotechnics. Watch from the bankside or from boats bringing visitors to the prime viewing spots. August 9: Between Spay and Koblenz, around 60kilometre south of Bonn. Europe's largest procession of ships, eight firework displays in less than 90 minutes and 10 miles of decorated promenades make this the highlight of the Rhine in Flames events. September 13: The fireworks around Oberwesel in the heart of the Rhine Gorge are accompanied by music and a cruise on one of the 40 ships heading off from nearby St Goar is dazzling, passing by the famous Loreley, the "Seven Maidens" and the city of Oberwesel, all bathed in the light of the spectacular displays.