Bonfire Night will be celebrated with an extra bang this year through a new firework extravaganza promised in Bradford.
For the first time, a large firework display will be held in Bradford’s Peel Park which has been in the planning for about two years.
Organiser James Finnie, who runs a funfair company of the same name, said it was the first time he had arranged such an event.
“We run fairs in Bradford and around during the summer time and this is a thank you to the people of Bradford for supporting my fairs,” Mr Finnie said.
“I think it will be very good for the people of Bradford. There’s never been such a big do in Peel Park.
“I’m hoping to make it an annual event. If it’s very successful it should grow and grow.”
The Bradford Firework Extravaganza will be held in Peel Park on Friday, November 1, from 5pm, and will include a funfair and two firework displays.
Mr Finnie said: “Overall there will be over ten large attractions, a mass of children’s rides and even a family rollercoaster.”
Meanwhile, the tradition of Bingley bonfire, which began more than 40 years ago, continues on Saturday, November 2, from 6pm.
It was started by Bingley Round Table in 1972 and was originally held on land at Bailey Old Hills, before moving to the bottom meadow of Myrtle Park five years later.
Organiser Michael Heaton said: “It’s a community event and is about raising money for worse-off people, people who have got nothing or who need some help.”
A radio roadshow and bands will entertain guests, before a 30-minute firework show which starts at about 7.30pm.
“It’s quite spectacular and we’ve used the same people for it for many years,” Mr Heaton said.
Elsewhere across the district, events will be held at pubs, hotels and community group bases, with many including traditions such as pie and peas, rides and tombolas.
West Yorkshire Fire Service is also holding a Fireworks Extravaganza at its headquarters in Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, on Friday, November 8, featuring children’s rides and live music. Gates open at 6pm and the fireworks display takes place at 8pm.
BONFIRE EVENTS ACROSS THE DISTRICT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Peel Park, Bradford. Gates open - 5pm; children's firework display - 6.30pm; firework finale and main display - 8.30pm. Admission - £2, includes fun fair vouchers.
Life Church, Wapping Rd, Bradford. Bonfire and fireworks display. Free. 7.45pm to 9.45pm.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
The Scout and Guide headquarters, Peel Place, Burley-in-Wharfedale. Gates open - 6pm; bonfire lit - 7pm; fireworks - 7.30pm. No entrance charge, but bucket collection towards cost.
Myrtle Park, Bingley. Gates open - 6.30pm; bonfire lit - 7pm. Admission - £5; under fives, free; family tickets - £15. Parking information at www.bingleybonfire.co.uk
Oddfellows Hall Idle and The Coniston, Louisa Street, Idle. From 6pm. Free.
The Three Acres, Bingley Road, Lees Moor, Keighley. Gates open - 6pm; bonfire lit - 6.30pm; fireworks - 7.15pm. Tickets - adults, £5; children, £2.50; under threes, free. Visit www.the-3-acres.co.uk.
Idle Cricket Club, Cavendish Road, Idle. From 7.30pm. Free.
Odsal Stadium, Rooley Lane, Bradford. Monster Stunt and Firework Spectacular. From 7.30pm. Advance tickets - adults, £14; children, £6. On the gate - adults, £16; children, £7. Visit www.extremestuntshow.com or call 08448 711 490.
Pat's Bonfire 2013 at Ben Rhydding Village. Gates open - 6pm; bonfire lit - 6.30pm. Tickets - adults, £7; 11-16 year olds, £3 and under 11s, free. Tickets on sale at Steve Furniss (Butchers) of Ben Rhydding; Dale Eddison Estate Agents (The Grove, Ilkley) and Stazione Cafe (Ilkley Station Plaza).
20th Bradford South Low Moor Holy Trinity Scout Group, Netherlands Avenue, Low Moor. Gates open - 6pm; bonfire lit - 6.30pm, followed by fireworks. Admission - £1.50; under fives, free. Proceeds go towards replacement Scout hut roof.B
Baildon Rugby Club, Jenny Lane, Baildon. Bonfire and fireworks display. Gates open - 6pm. Admission - adults, £5, with up to four children; unaccompanied under 16s, £5.
Sutton Village Committee, Croft Hill. Bonfire and fireworks. Gates open - 6pm; bonfire lit - 6.30pm. Admission - £4; four and under, free.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3
The Old Barn, Esholt, Shipley. Bonfire lit - 5.30pm; fireworks - 6.30pm. Free.
Tuesday, November 5.
Ashlands Primary, Leeds Road, Ilkley. Gates open - 6pm. Admission - adults, £3; school age children, £1 and others go free.
Mercure Bradford, Bankfield Hotel, Bradford Road, Bingley. Gates open, 6pm; bonfire lit, 7pm; fireworks - 7.30pm. Tickets - £3 in advance or £5 on the night; under threes, free.
The Northern, Halifax Road, Bradford. Family bonfire and fireworks display. Fire lit - 6.30pm. Fireworks - 7.30pm-7.45pm.Free.
Black Bull, Green End, Clayton Village. Firework display. Free.
Dog and Gun Inn, Denholme Road, Oxenhope. Bonfire lit - 6.30pm; fireworks - 7pm. Free.
St John’s Church, Ingrow, Keighley. Bonfire lit 6.30pm. Admission £2, includes pie and peas and parkin pig, and a drink, with proceeds to church funds.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Ghyll Royd School, Greystone Manor, Ilkley Road, Burley in Wharfedale. Bonfire lit - 5pm; fireworks - 6.15pm. Tickets - adults, £6; children, £4; family ticket, £20. Call (01943) 865575 for tickets.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
West Yorkshire Fire Service Fireworks Extravaganza. WYFS headquarters, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw. Gates open - 6pm; fireworks - 8pm. Admission - Adults, £3; children, £2.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Clifton Rangers YFC, Towngate Playing Fields, Clifton. Gates open - 6pm; fireworks - 7.30pm. Advance tickets only - adults, £4; children, £2. www.cliftonrangers.co.uk.
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