Firework celebrations are slowly creeping in around Merseyside.
As the end of the year draws ever closer, venues, organisations and communities around the region come together to celebrate with a stunning pyrotechnic display.
Families and children of all ages are welcome with most events featuring food and drink stalls or even delicious buffets depending on your choice.
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Below are the fireworks celebrations happening across Merseyside. We will continue to update this article as more are announced. If you have an event you would like to be added to our list, please reach out to christopher.megrath@reachplc.com.
Will there be fireworks at River of Light?
Fireworks have been absent from the illumination trail for several years now.
Last year, Cllr Harry Doyle, cabinet member for culture and visitor economy, said: "We took the decision that it was better to spend our resources on 17-nights of family-friendly activity rather than one night of fireworks."
Sarah Latcham, Communications Manager for Liverpool City Council, confirmed that fireworks won't be returning this year. There are currently no signs of them ever making a comeback.
Annual Spectacular Fireworks Display
The Southport Rugby Club welcomes guests onto the grounds to see their very own dazzling fireworks display. Expect food from the Club Kitchen and outdoor BBQ, bouncy castles, sweet stalls, ice cream stands and a bar, backed by live music throughout the event and afterwards.
When: Friday, November 3. 6pm, final entry 8pm.
Where: Rugby Club, Waterloo Rd, Southport PR8 4QN
Tickets: £8 - £22.25.
The Station House Bonfire Night
After the success of the 2022 event, Station House is back with an even bigger bang. 50% of all ticket sales go to the local food bank and back into the local community.
When: Saturday, November4. 6pm - 10:30pm
Where: The Station House, Station Road South, Padgate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0QS
Tickets:Adults: £5. Children: £2.50
Leasowe Castle New Year's Eve celebration
Ring in the new year with a delicious buffet dinner, Dj and dancing as you prepare for the fireworks to mark the beginning of 2024.
When: Sunday, December 31. 7pm - 2am.
Where: Leasowe Castle Hotel, Leasowe Rd, Wirral CH46 3RF
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
A Merseyside neighbour, Blackpool Pleasure Beach invites guests to enjoy the park underneath a magical fireworks display.
Kicking off on Saturday, November 4, at 5pm, visitors will be able to watch the night go by before the sky is filled with dazzling pyrotechnics and colours.
The showcase will be the final display in Blackpool Pleasure Beach's fireworks calendar. Although the rides and attractions won't be running during the event, there is plenty of fun and activity still to be had.
When: November 4
Where: Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Tickets: You can find tickets here.
Alton Towers
Although it's a little further afield, Alton Towers is holding a massive fireworks display to celebrate Bonfire Night.
From November 3 -5, the theme park will run later than normal opening times to allow visitors to enjoy its famous rollercoasters, rides and attractions.
While guests keep themselves entertained throughout the evening, there will be a dazzling fireworks display overhead to celebrate Bonfire Night.
When: November 3 - 5
Where: Alton Towers
Tickets: You can find tickets here.
Trinity St Peter's community firework display
Accessed through the main school gate on Southport Road, guests can expect face painting, a tuck shop, toffee apples, a BBQ and the all-important bar. Gates will close at 6.15pm for the fireworks display to begin at 6.45pm. All proceeds raised will go back to supporting the children at Trinity St Peter's Primary School.
When: Thursday, November 2. 4pm.
Where: Trinity St Peter's C of E Primary School, Liverpool, L37 7EJ
Tickets: £6.
Birkenhead community bonfire night
Tag along and join in the community spirit with the area's Bonfire Night event. A range of showstopping fireworks, music, food and a mobile bar will fill the evening with everything you could ever ask for and more.
When: Sunday, November 5. 6pm - 9pm
Where: Honeycomb House, 1 Berner St, Birkenhead CH41 4JY
Tickets: Free to attend.
