With Bonfire night nearly upon us, the skies will soon be lit up by bright fireworks.
This year, the holiday will fall on Saturday, November 5 with a variety of events and displays being organised across Greater Manchester. While Manchester City Council announced its decision to axe any official Bonfire Night celebrations due to 'escalating costs', there will still be a number of independent displays taking place in the region.
This means there will be no planned council displays in Heaton Park, Fallowfield or Wythenshawe.
Bonfire Night is celebrated every year in commemoration of the failed gunpowder plot which sought to blow up the House of Lords and King James I in 1605.
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The plot was famously initiated by Guy Fawkes, which is why some people refer to the holiday as Guy Fawkes Night.
Here is a breakdown of confirmed displays taking place across Manchester. Let us know if you would like one included by emailing newsdesk@men-news.co.uk.
Escape to Freight Island, Friday, November 4
Escape to Freight Island and Mayfield Park have teamed up to create a Bonfire Night event featuring firework displays, DJs and walkabout performers. Taking place on Friday November 4, you can expect all of Escape to Freight Island’s signature live entertainment.
There will be two sessions across the evening, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm with a display at 7pm. Then there will be a later session from 8pm until late, with another fireworks display at 9pm.
Ticket holders will also benefit from Fast Track Entry into the park via a secure gated entrance - allowing guests to go back and forth between the venue and the park easily. These tickets will include access to Mayfield Park and will cost £8 for adults and £2 for children.
Tickets for Mayfield Park only (with no access to Escape to Freight Island) are £5 for adults and £2 for children. For the 5.30pm session, children under two and adults over 60 are free (although there is limited allocation available). You can purchase tickets from the Escape to Freight Island website.
Baring Street | Manchester
The Carlton Club, Whalley Range, Saturday, November 5
The annual display will take place at The Carlton Club in Whalley Range.
Gates open at 5pm and there will be three bars serving drinks. The display will start at around 7pm and finish by around 9pm.
Hip Hop Chip Shop & Mankuchen Pizza will be on site serving food.
Tickets are £8 and can be bought online here.
Carlton Road | Whalley Range
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