I agree about another stickey jan. I think it should be done by a moderator. At least take the info and post it just to be safe in the future.
Basically this was the info.
ISO: 200
Manual (M)
Shutter Speed: 3-6 seconds are the average ranges
Aperture (f-stop): f/8 or f/10 (P&S camera's can use f/5.6 also)
A tripod is THE most helpful piece of equipment no matter what kind of camera you have.
2nd most helpful is a remote shutter release (or self timer set to 2 seconds). This will help reduce camera shake by pressing the shutter yourself.
For those who don't have some sort of a tripod:
Use the highest ISO you can (400, 800 or 1600).
Generally the slowest hand holdable shutter speed is around 1/30th. If your camera has some sort of Image Stabilization then you may be able to go as low as 1/10th. Some camera's come with a fireworks setting.
Aperture can be f/5.6, f/8 or f/10 (or thereabouts)
As for hand holding the camera at the slower shutter. Hold with two hands firmly (not to tight as that can cause camera shake). If sitting on the ground I would keep your knees bent up and rest your arms on your knees. Hold your breath (breathing could cause some camera shake) thn slowly and gently press the shutter release.
You could also lean against a fence or pole or some other solid object.
Using the tripod method with the looooong shutter will give you the long streaks and big bright bursts. Using the non tripod method, you will get some big colorful bursts if you time it right.
Keep shooting. Its digital. You never know when you'll get THE good shot. Don't try, shoot, shoot shoot till the show ends.
Good luck.
...am I to understand that kelly grannel is not aloud on the dis anymore? why because she is a he or what? I dont care what sex he is ..there were some good tips given by KG..or was it something else? i missed the scoop. 
