There's one second all night that everyone's waiting for — and when the clock hits midnight, you want more than a shout. A confetti or streamer cannon turns the countdown into a full-on eruption of color, and because ours are air-powered, you get the drama of fireworks with no flame, no smoke, and no venue drama.
Why cannons beat sparklers on NYE
Sparklers and fireworks are a hard no at most indoor parties, apartments, and rented venues. Confetti and streamer cannons launch paper with compressed air — no fire — so they're welcome where an open flame isn't. That makes them the easiest way to get a jaw-dropping midnight moment at a house party, rooftop, restaurant, or ballroom. Browse the New Year's Eve collection to see the lineup.
Confetti or streamers?
Metallic confetti — classic gold and silver — catches the light and reads beautifully in photos and on video. It's the quintessential NYE look. Streamer cannons throw long metallic ribbons that arc overhead and drape the room, and because they're single strands, they're a faster cleanup the next morning. Plenty of hosts use both: confetti for the burst, streamers for the decor. See the streamer cannon collection for options.
Coordinate the midnight pop
The magic is everyone firing at once. A few tips:
- Hand out cannons a couple minutes before midnight so no one's fumbling at zero.
- Assign someone to lead the countdown loudly — “three, two, one…” — and have everyone twist on “one.”
- Point up and away from faces, and warn guests it's a loud pop so it lands as a thrill, not a scare.
New to these? Our step-by-step guide to using a confetti cannon covers the technique in a minute.
Get the shot
Midnight is the photo of the night. Have someone ready with a phone in burst mode, positioned so the confetti fires across the frame toward a dark or bright background. Overhead string lights make a gorgeous backdrop for gold confetti drifting down.
How many do you need?
More than you think. One cannon per guest for the midnight burst is ideal, plus a few extras for the inevitable “let's do that again.” For bigger parties, our multipacks bring the per-cannon cost down — check the best sellers for the popular pack sizes.
The morning after
Cleanup is just paper — no ash, no scorch marks. Confetti sweeps or vacuums up, and streamers gather in a few quick pulls. Choose a biodegradable confetti for an outdoor countdown and even the stray pieces break down on their own.
However you're spending the last minute of the year, make it explode with color. Shop New Year's Eve cannons →