BONFIRE NIGHT IN SALFORD

Salford is hosting three free events so people can enjoy the celebrations in a safe environment.

The fun begins on Friday 3rd November at Prince’s park in Irlam with a funfair, bonfire and fireworks.

This is followed by Buile Hill Park Bonfire on Sunday 5th November, where up to 12,000 people will watch the skies lit up.

At both events the gates open at 6pm, bonfires lit at 7pm and fireworks will start at 7.30pm.

And in a first, the city will be hosting a Little Sparks in the Park for families with children under seven years old. Starting at 5.30pm at Buile Hill Park, the special ten minute sparkling firework show has been specially put together for younger children.

Council David Lancaster, lead member for environment and community safety at Salford City Council, said: 

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“We put on these events each year so people do not have to buy their own fireworks, or light their own bonfire and can have a fun time in a safe environment.

“Referrals to accident and emergency have reduced as a result of events and it lessens the impact of antisocial behaviour on residents.

“Best of all, the events are completely free and we want bonfire night to go off with a bang for all the right reasons.”

 

People can find more information on Halloween and bonfire and firework safety and events held in other parts of Greater Manchester at www.safe4autumn.com

Information on Salford’s bonfire can be found at http://www.visitsalford.info/bonfires.htm

The free bonfire and firework events in Salford have been kindly supported by a range of partners in the city – City West Housing Trust, Salix Homes, Salford Community Leisure, Quays Culture, The Lowry, University of Salford, LPC Living, Urban Vision as well as the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.