Carlisle Fireshow 2017
This year’s Bitts Park Fireshow was held on Saturday 4 November and was celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Themed on the last three decades, the centre piece of the 30 foot bonfire was a giant box of fireworks with a colourful array of giant rockets.
The firework display followed the bonfire and included 2,000 spectacular sparkles and a giant Catherine Wheel.
It was the 30th Fireshow event staged by Carlisle City Council.
More than 35,000 people attend the event, organised in conjunction with Merlin Fireworks Ltd.
Fireshow Facts
Carlisle Fireshow began in 1987 as a community event designed to bring local families together for a fun night out in a safe environment. Around 200 people were expected to attend the first event however it attracted a 2,000 strong crowd.
The 1987 Fireshow was held on October 31st.
In 1990 there were four bonfires. A giant bonfire now forms the centrepiece of each event.
Up until 1994, the fireworks for the Fireshow were released from inside the grounds of Carlisle Castle keep and battlements.
The Carlisle Fireshow has developed in to one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, attracting a 35,000 strong crowd each year and is listed in The Times Top 10 bonfire list.
Carlisle Fireshow 2017
This year’s Bitts Park Fireshow was held on Saturday 4 November and was celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Themed on the last three decades, the centre piece of the 30 foot bonfire was a giant box of fireworks with a colourful array of giant rockets.
The firework display followed the bonfire and included 2,000 spectacular sparkles and a giant Catherine Wheel.
It was the 30th Fireshow event staged by Carlisle City Council.
More than 35,000 people attend the event, organised in conjunction with Merlin Fireworks Ltd.
Fireshow Facts
Carlisle Fireshow began in 1987 as a community event designed to bring local families together for a fun night out in a safe environment. Around 200 people were expected to attend the first event however it attracted a 2,000 strong crowd.
The 1987 Fireshow was held on October 31st.
In 1990 there were four bonfires. A giant bonfire now forms the centrepiece of each event.
Up until 1994, the fireworks for the Fireshow were released from inside the grounds of Carlisle Castle keep and battlements.
The Carlisle Fireshow has developed in to one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, attracting a 35,000 strong crowd each year and is listed in The Times Top 10 bonfire list.