Bonfire Night goes with a bang

Manchester’s bonfire night events certainly went off with a bang this year with some of the highest visitor numbers ever.

A total of 86,000 people came to see the fireworks and bonfire displays across the city.

Heaton Park recorded a massive 30,000 people through its gates and all events were deemed to have been a great success.

Manchester City Council, working with its partners, takes a strong line on firework safety and actively encourages people to attend organised displays. They are a safe and fun option with spectacular pyrotechnic displays, funfair rides and bonfires.

Executive Member for Arts and Leisure at Manchester City Council, Mike Kane said: "With the events being free of charge Manchester residents have clearly voted with their feet and come in their thousands. We have so many award-winning open spaces to enjoy nights like this. A lot of care and preparation goes into making bonfire nights fun for all ages and this year they were magnificent."

The numbers of visitors were as follows:

Debdale Park 3,000

Crumpsall Park 2,000

Cringle Park 5,000

Brookdale Park 3,000

Phillips Park 3,000

Boggart Hole Clough 9,000

Heaton Park 30,000

Platt Fields 16,000

Wythenshawe Park 15,000

To find out more about Manchester's parks visit www.manchester.gov.uk/leisure

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