SALFORD FIREWORK WEEKEND TO GO AHEAD DESPITE MANCHESTER CANCELLING THEIR EVENTS

Salford's FREE family fun  weekend is set to still take place with firework displays at Buile Hill Park on Saturday 5th November and Prince's Park in Irlam on Sunday 6th November.

For those visiting Buile Hill, they will sadly be without the warmth of its annual bonfire as the council seeks to cut its carbon footprint, but the good news for those heading their in cars is that it is said this will free up space for additional parking at the venue, which most will agree is much needed.

You can head to Buile Hill Park for three fireworks displays, with Little Sparks and Firecracker shows for young children and families and for older children who don’t like louder bangs, as well as the main display later in the evening. There’s also the chance to discover the new Fire Walk and Fire Garden attractions complete with fire performers and fire drawings.

The traditional funfair complete with smaller rides will be on site, along with food and drink vendors.

A new addition for 2022, will be fire pits where you can buy a marshmallow and toast it over the flames.

Prince's Park will have a smaller event and fire than in previous years.

Head to Irlam and enjoy another amazing firework display, as well as a funfair on site for the kids.

If you intend to visit for the festivities then you should be aware that there is limited public parking at both venues so where possible please arrive on foot or by public transport if possible.

The council has also issued the following information to those attending:

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All events may be subject to change so please keep checking back here regularly for further updates and before setting out to attend these events.

Both events take place in parks, where the ground may be muddy, so please remember to wear appropriate footwear. The events will take place during the evening, so whilst lights will be used to brighten the parks, be prepared that some areas will be in darkness during the event.  Ensure you follow signage around the parks to the event areas.

We urge people to attend an organised event, rather than have their own fireworks in the garden. It is much safer. And remember to keep pets indoors. Bonfire Night can be difficult for armed forces veterans as a number of reactions can be caused by hearing, seeing and smelling fire and fireworks.

 

Both events are supported by funding from local Community Committees and a range of Salford partners in the city which include: ForHousing, MediaCityUK, Peel L&P, Pendleton Sixth Form College, Pendleton Together Trust, Salford Community Leisure, Salix Homes, The Lowry and the University of Salford.

Events will be held at:

Buile Hill Park – Saturday 5 November from 4pm

Prince’s Park – Sunday 6 November from 5pm