Bonfire night fun in Salford

Salford is set to celebrate bonfire night with three free events so people can enjoy the celebrations in a safe environment.

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

This is followed by Buile Hill Park Bonfire on Sunday, November 5, 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.

For the first time, 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 10-minute sparkling firework show has been specially put together for younger children.

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