The Floriana Local Council, Malta is organizing the Second Malta National Festival of Mechanised Fireworks (locally known as "Nar tal-Art") which will be held in Saint Publius Square on Saturday 5th April 2008, on the eve of the feast of St. Publius, Floriana's Patron Saint

Ground Fireworks are a unique Maltese pyrotechnic tradition, and since the festival will be held on the eve of Floriana's Parish Feast, those who attend the festival will also get a taste of the lavish local festivities which are a hallmark of Maltese Festas. The Festival will be held in the largest square in Malta.

A total of 16 different fireworks factories will field two ground fireworks pieces each, to compete for numerous prizes that will be awarded by an international jury.