Steam, Smoke and Sparks at Carlisle Fireshow
Falling leaves, a chill in the air and toffee apples in the supermarket means only one thing; Carlisle Fireshow is just around the corner.
The popular Fireshow organised by the City Council is returning to Bitts Park for its 29th display on Saturday November 5. This year’s event includes the spectacular firework display and bonfire which will pay homage to Carlisle’s industrial and railway heritage.
The centrepiece of the bonfire will be a replica of a 1850s locomotive engine, complete with moving wheels which will be torched in front of thousands. In the past, bonfires have emulated dragons, castles, buses and even planes.
A Fireshow Fun Day will also be held in Carlisle city centre on Saturday afternoon featuring lots of free family friendly fun and activities, from 2pm to 5:30.
A fairground will be located on Devonshire Walk car Park, from 6pm to 9pm. Pre-entertainment starts at 6:30, with the show starting at 6:45. The bonfire will be lit at 7pm with the whole event lasting for around an hour.
The popular bonfire and fireworks display which has been rated as one of the top ten in the country usually attracts around 35,000 people to the city park to watch the spectacle.
Throughout the evening, a charity collection will be held with all donations going towards the Rotary Club of Carlisle South and the Mayor’s Charity Fund. Volunteers will be holding charity buckets at the entrance to the event.
Visitors are asked to note that by the very nature of the event, smoke, noise, embers and mud underfoot, are inevitable. All are requested to be mindful of the risks and to come prepared for such eventualities: warm clothing and suitable footwear.
For safety reasons, no fireworks of any kind (including sparklers) are allowed into this event. Pets are also prohibited from the park. The sale of glow sticks and other fluorescent items should only be purchased from official sales staff based in and around the Devonshire Walk Fairground.
Carlisle Fireshow is a family event and no alcohol will be permitted on site or within the Fairground in Devonshire Walk car park.
Admission for the event is free.
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