Families flock to enjoy spectacular Bonfire Night displays as colourful fireworks fill the skies - despite 'penny-pinching' councils cancelling events By Francine Wolfisz Published: 02:00, 6 November 2024 | Updated: 02:52, 6 November 2024 e-mail View comments Thousands flocked to enjoy dazzling firework displays across the UK tonight despite council cutbacks - with one renowned celebration even featuring an effigy of Nigel Farage alongside Guy Fawkes. Droves of people turned out in major cities and towns up and down the country, but it was in Lewes, East Sussex - dubbed the bonfire capital of the world - that the streets were turned into a riot of colour and noise. People marched through the town dressed in 17th century clothing reminiscent of what Guy Fawkes would have worn when he plotted to blow up Parliament on November 5, 1605.
Some were dressed in traditional royal clothing, while others painted skulls on their faces. The parade, which the East Sussex town is famous for, was led by a cart containing a figure of Guy Fawkes and giant burning effigies, followed by the crowd, who were carrying flaming fire devil sticks. Glasgow lights up against the backdrop of fireworks commemorating 5 November The spectacular fireworks in Glasgow delighted the thousands who turned out to watch Pre-match fireworks before the National League South match between Truro City and Chippenham at Truro Sports Hub A fireworks display ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match at Ashton Gate, Bristol A.
