Bonfire Night will be taking place in just a few weeks, and if you live in Sussex you'll have a few choices of firework displays to attend.
Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, it commemorates the occasion in 1605 when Fawkes was arrested whilst guarding explosives that had been placed underneath the House of Lords as part of the Gunpowder Plot.
Many Bonfire Night events will show off spectacular firework displays, as well as lots of add-ons such as fairground rides and hot food & drink.
If you're looking for a Bonfire Night fireworks display to attend, here are some taking place around Sussex in 2024.
Sussex Bonfire Night firework displays for 2024
Sussex County Cricket Club Fireworks Night
Address: The 1st Central County Ground, Eaton Road, Hove BN3 3AN
Sussex County Cricket Club will be hosting a fireworks night on Saturday, November 2, with gates opening at 5.30pm before the display kicks off at around 7.30pm.
The organisers add: "This year's display is bigger and better than ever and will see the home of Sussex Cricket open its doors to 11,000 spectators for a night of fireworks, live music and winter entertainment."
Tickets can be purchased on the website here.
Battle Bonfire Night
The Battel Bonfire Boyes will be hosting a large free event in the town on Saturday, November 2.
A procession will start through the town at 7.45pm before a bonfire is lit on Abbey Green at 9pm.
The society recommends not viewing the fireworks from here though as it can get very crowded, and instead suggests doing so from the car park on Market Road.
The fireworks are expected to begin around 9.30pm and it should all wrap up by 10pm.
Rye Bonfire Night
Address: Rye Town Salts, Fishmarket Road, Rye, TN31 7LP
Rye's Bonfire Night will be taking place on Saturday, November 9, and will begin with a procession that will go through the town at 7pm.
After that, attendees will make their way to Rye Town Flats where a massive bonfire will ve lit at 8pm.
After that, the fireworks display will begin across the marsh at 8.15pm.
The Harbour Club Fireworks Night
Address: Harbour Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5HG
The Harbour Club in Shoreham will be running a fireworks night on Friday, November 8.
Outside catering and an outside bar will open up at 4pm on the day before a live DJ starts playing at 5pm.
The fireworks display will then begin at around 7pm.
The event is open to all in the community, but only members of the club will have access to the upstairs bar.
Wadhurst Bonfire Event
Address: Stone Cross Farm, Lower High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6LS
Wadhurst Bonfire and Firework display will be held on Saturday, November 2, with gates opening up at 5.30pm.
The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm before the fireworks spectacular gets underway at 7.30pm.
Additional attractions include a bar, barbecue and tuck shop.
Tickets for the event can be purchased on the website here.
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Lewes Bonfire Night
Undoubtedly Sussex's biggest bonfire night, the event in Lewes will be held on Tuesday, November 5.
Numerous bonfire societies will come together to mark the occasion, with the event being held across the entire town.
There will be various processions through Lewes, bonfires and fireworks displays to enjoy.
However, councillors and police have encouraged people to stay away unless they live in Lewes itself due to potential overcrowding problems.
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