Fireworks will light up the sky over Salford for bonfire night again this year, with a host of displays and events taking place across the city.
Council-run events at Buile Hill Park and Prince's Park
Salford Council are hosting two large events in Buile Hill Park and Prince's Park over the first weekend of November. The celebrations will get underway at Buile Hill Park on Saturday 31 October, before moving to Prince's Park in Irlam on Sunday 1 November, with both events starting from 4pm and completely free to attend.
Featuring a funfair, fire walk, and 'marshmallow toasting' open, Buile Hill Park will see a set of three firework displays taking place over three hours starting at 5.30pm. The evening will begin with the quieter Little Sparks display for younger children and families, followed by a Firecracker display and culminating in the big finale main show. Drivers are encouraged to pre-book car parking at Buile Hill Park to help avoid congestion.
Prince's Park event and private displays
Meanwhile the Prince's Park event will include a funfair and food and drinks market, a bonfire, and two spectacular musical firework displays starting at 7.30pm. There will be free event car parking at Lidl, Fairhills Road and Tesco Extra, Woodrow Way, though the council recommends travelling by public transport.
Last year, the council's bonfire events proved hugely popular, with a total of almost 25,000 people attending.
Councillor Barbara Bentham, Lead Member for Neighbourhoods, Environment and Community Safety at Salford City Council, said: "We're expecting a fantastic atmosphere at Buile Hill Park. The three different displays mean families can choose what works best for them, including our quieter Little Sparks display for younger children.
"Then on Sunday we'll be bringing the celebrations to Irlam, where Prince's Park will offer the more traditional experience with a bonfire alongside the fireworks and funfair entertainment.
"We'd encourage people to enjoy fireworks safely at one of our organised events and come along for what will be a brilliant weekend in Salford."
Other bonfire events across Salford
There will also be a number of privately-run bonfire events across Salford.
Roe Green Cricket Club will be hosting a bonfire night event from 5pm on Saturday, November 7. The event will have a main and a low-noise fireworks display, a bonfire, and food and drink stalls. Standard tickets for adults are £10.50 and £8.50 for kids – or £33 for a family ticket. In an event listing, the club wrote: "From the glow of the bonfire, to a family-friendly low-noise display and a dazzling main fireworks show, it's set to be another brilliant night of fun and spectacle for all ages.
As ever, we'll have a great mix of local food and drink traders, along with family-friendly stalls and activities to keep everyone entertained throughout the evening."
Swinton Moorside Cricket Club is also celebrating with a bang from 6pm on Saturday, November 7. The grounds will host two bars, an offer of BBQ, Burgers, Hot Dogs and Chips, a tuck shop with sweets, alongside fairground rides and a fireworks display. Pre-booked tickets are £8 for adults and £4 for kids. There'll be a limited number of on-the-door tickets for £10 and £5 respectively. Posting on their Facebook page, the club said: "Get ready for a spectacular evening of fireworks, food, fairground rides and family fun!"
Also on Saturday, November 7, Little Hulton Cricket Club plan to put on a show – with 'bigger fireworks, bonfire vibes, fun fair rides & food', according to the club's Facebook page. Starting from 5.30pm, tickets are available on the gate for £7 for adults and £4 for children, or £20 for families.
Salford City Academy in Eccles are hosting their 'very first community fireworks event'. The £2 night will take place on Sunday, November 8, from 4pm. It will feature live music and a children's disco, fairground rides from North West Funfairs, a range of stalls, food vendors, and entertainers such as the Mirrored Disco Man dancer and Fire Dancers. There will also be two fireworks displays. The event is strictly no alcohol and no dogs.
