The man behind the boom, Wisnieski celebrates 30 years orchestrating Norfolk’s big bang

For thousands of people, it is a single night of jaw-dropping explosions. But behind the smoke of Big Bang Boom is a years-long labor of love led by one man.

July 3, 2026Updated: July 3, 2026

By Tyler Murphy

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Regional

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