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Oct 2022
Last Updated: 26/10/2022
Harrogate bonfire is back on!
The organisers of Harrogate's annual Stray fireworks announced tonight that this year's event will include a bonfire after all.
Pic by Tyler Parker
The organisers of Harrogate's annual Stray fireworks announced tonight that this year's event will include a bonfire after all.
Harrogate and District Round Table revealed last month that it had decided not to hold a bonfire at this year's volunteer-run event on Saturday, November 5 because of the costs and logistics.
But the organisation has now said it has reversed the decision.
Andy Rickard, from the Round Table, said:
“Due to the cancellation of six bonfire and fireworks displays run by neighbouring Leeds City Council, we have taken the decision to reinstate the annual bonfire alongside the fireworks and live entertainment on the Stray this November.
“Unlike other council-run fireworks displays, our event is made possible by volunteers and the generosity of local residents, businesses and visitors to our town.
"This year we are on a mission to raise £10,000, with all proceeds going to Harrogate Homeless Project which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary.”
“The Stray fireworks will be a cornerstone event in the charity’s 30th anniversary calendar.
"The money raised from the event will help us deliver more support, serve more hot meals and help more people into accommodation.”
The night's schedule
In addition to the bonfire and fireworks display, there will be a licensed bar, food stalls, face-painting and family-friendly entertainment on stage.
The schedule is:
- Entertainment will start from 5pm
- The bonfire will be lit at 5.30pm
- The fireworks finale will begin at 7.15pm
For safety reasons visitors are advised not to bring sparklers, but light-up toys will be available for sale by volunteers from Pannal Primary PTA and Harrogate Gymnastics inside the event area.
The Round Table also said attendees should be aware any street-sellers outside of the Stray are not affiliated with them and do not make any contribution to the event costs or its charities.
The fireworks are held on the Stray alongside Oatlands Drive, and will include 1,400 shots and over 250 mortar shells all provided by Ferrensby Fireworks, a local company with over 30 years experience.
There is no parking in the immediate vicinity.
Entry is free but a collection will be held throughout the evening.
Event costs are paid for out of charitable funds and the entertainment is run entirely by volunteers.
After event costs have been covered the net proceeds will be donated to Harrogate Homeless Project.
You can make a donate here.
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