November is creeping up on us, which also means it's the time of year to enjoy fireworks dancing in the sky and the smell of burning bonfires.
Although bonfire night falls on Saturday, November 5, this year you can expect to start seeing the celebrations begin from people's gardens during the run-up to the occasion.
This year, the majority of Greater Manchester councils - including Bolton, Manchester, Trafford, Oldham and Bury - have cancelled their fireworks display in 2022. However, there are some independently-run events being held - and some are free to attend.
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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.
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 free displays taking place across Greater Manchester.
Queen's Park Road, Heywood
Rochdale Council is holding its bonfire and fireworks display at Queen's Park Road, Heywood on Tuesday November 1.
The event runs from 7pm until 10pm. The bonfire will be lit at 7pm, followed by a spectacular firework display at 7.30pm. There is also a family funfair.
Entry is free.
This event is wheelchair accessible, and refreshments will be available. Parking will be extremely limited, so people are asked to walk or use public transport if they can.
Tuesday November 1 - Queen's Park Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 4UY
Cronkeyshaw Common Rochdale
People are invited to join in the fun at this large organised bonfire and fireworks display at Cronkeyshaw Common. The bonfire will be lit at 7pm, followed by a spectacular firework display at 7.30pm.
This event is wheelchair accessible, and refreshments will be available. It is free to attend.
Wednesday November 2 - Cronkeyshaw Common, Syke, Rochdale, OL12 0QR
Oldham Edge Playing Fields
Oldham Council is hosting its Big Bang Bonfire on Thursday, November 3 from 5pm to 8.30pm.
Expect fire and ice-themed entertainment, a 20-minute firework show, fairground rides and food stalls. Entry is free, with a stage and fire show starting at 6pm and the firework display beginning at 7pm.
The event is free.
Thursday November 3 - Oldham Edge Playing Fields, Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 3EN
Buile Hill Park, Salford
The firework event will take place just off Eccles Old Road on Saturday, November 5. Gates and carparks will open at 4pm with the first firework display at 5pm. The main firework show will take place in the evening at 7.30pm.
There will also be a funfair as well as food and drink. Salford Council has confirmed that there will be no bonfire at Buile Hill park this year to help reduce their carbon footprint and associated pollution.
Entry is free.
Saturday, November 5 - Eccles Old Road, Eccles M6 8GL
Prince's Park Irlam
The annual Prince's Park event will take place on Sunday, November 6.
At 5pm, the site and funfair will open with the bonfire being lit at 7pm. The main firework display will start at 8pm and will last for approximately 15 minutes.
Entry is free.
Sunday, November 6 - Prince’s Park, Liverpool Road, Irlam M44 6BJ
