Wisbech St mary Academy is busy planning its 45th annual Fireworks Spectacular
Organisers of one of Fenland’s biggest organised fireworks displays are hoping this year’s event will go with a bang.
The Parents Teachers and Friends Association at Wisbech St Mary Academy have been busily organising this years Fireworks Spectacular – the 45th held by the school.
It is being held on Saturday, November 9 with the gates opening at 5.15pm, with the bonfire being lit at 5.30pm, and the displays going off at 6.15pm and 7.30pm.
Tickets are £7 for adults and children aged three to 16 £5, and under three are free.
You can pay in advance for a family ticket of two adults and two children for £20 or £15 for one adult and two children.
Tickets can be purchased via ticket source (www.ticketsource.co.uk/wisbech-st-mary-church-of-england-academy-ptfa) or you can pay on the gate if you prefer.
A spokesperson for the association said: “Join us on 9th November for what has been called the best fireworks display in
the area. As we had promised, last year's event was bigger and better than ever.
“This year is our 45th year and we plan an extra special night with a bonfire, music, fun, food, and of course fireworks. Over two displays 1,605 fireworks will light up the sky with £4,500 of pyrotechnic magic.”
There will be many stalls including a raffle, tombolas, refreshments, neons, and food stalls.
There will also be a disco, children’s rides, a sparkler area, and an amazing vintage steam engine.
The spokesperson added: “Our event is organised and run by our fabulous team of Parents, Teachers and Friends of Wisbech St Mary C of E Academy, with the money raised being used to pay for extras in school.
“Please come along and support us at our 45th Annual display.”