Thousands attended a spectacular fireworks display in Bradford on Avon on Sunday, November 3.
Organisers Bradford on Avon Town Council said that “between 6,000 and 8,000” people turned up to watch the display at Poulton Park in dry weather.
They were able to enjoy a free-to-enter 15-minute display by Salisbury-based Pains Fireworks costing around £5,000.
The council’s spokesperson said: “It was very well attended and went very well. Nobody got hurt and everyone enjoyed it.
“People were quite happy to donate towards the towards the Poulton Park improvements and we took over £3,295 in donations “
Last year’s event drew thousands of people to Poulton Park – and the council was delighted to have brought another spectacular, family-friendly event to Bradford on Avon.
The fireworks display lit up the night sky after starting bang on time at 6pm. Other entertainment included music, food, drinks and fairground rides.
Food and drink vendors, as well as the funfair, continued until 7pm. Afterwards, council staff and volunteers ensured that everyone was able to leave Poulton Park safely.
Parents were invited to collect a free children’s wristband from several locations across the town to easily locate children who became separated from them during the event.
They were asked to write their phone number on the wristband to help the BOA Youth team members reunite them with their child.
The people who attended were also encouraged to travel sustainably to the event whether by foot, bike, bus or train.
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