Bury bonfire and fireworks displays happening in 2024

As the days become colder and the nights grow darker, many families will be looking forward to bonfire night season to brighten their autumn.

It’s increasingly rare for councils to put on traditional fires and displays, with cash-strapped local authorities across the country reigning in their festivities in the last few years in light of spiralling costs.

Bury FC also hosted a big firework event last year but will not be hosting a display in 2024. The club said that over the summer they installed a new playing surface and ‘a display of this nature would not be appropriate’.

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But while Bury’s council organised bonfire celebrations seem to be a thing of the past, there are still plenty of activities taking place across the borough to celebrate November 5. Every year, Bonfire Night commemorates the failed gunpowder plot initiated by Guy Fawkes which sought to blow up the House of Lords and King James I in 1605.

Here is a breakdown of some the confirmed events taking place across Bury borough.

Saturday, October 26 (Please use the Unsworth Street Entrance)
Gates open at 6pm, fireworks start at around 8pm
On-site fun fair, provided by Silcocks Fun Fairs with thrilling rides and carnival games, bar and DJ
Over-14s £10, under-14s £2, Family tickets £20
Tickets can be booked at Ticketebo

Friday, November 1
Fireworks, food, drink stands
Live DJ
Gates will open 6pm
Adults £12, under-16s free
Tickets from club website

Saturday, November 2, Longsight Road Playing Field, Holcombe Brook
Gates Open 6.30pm
Fire lit – 7.15pm
Fireworks – 8pm
Fun stalls and refreshments for all the family
Ticket only admission
Tickets will be available online from – bonfire.greenmount.org.uk – on site Saturday until all