Celebrating Bonfire Night—— A community guide
For 400 years, ‘Guy Fawkes Night’ or ‘Bonfire Night’ remains a day of celebration in British culture, bonfires have burned on November 5th to mark the failed Gunpowder Plot.


This guide provides some practical advice and information for local communities that want to hold their own local celebrations, bringing together people from across class, culture and creed to mark this very British tradition of thanksgiving for the British Monarchy and Parliament.
Organised displays

1. Before the event:
- Think about who will operate the display. There is no reason why you should not light a display yourselves provided it only contains fireworks in categories 1, 2 and 3. but remember, category 4 fireworks may only be used by professional firework display operators. In untrained hands they can be lethal.
- Consider whether the site is suitable and large enough for your display, including a bonfire if you are having one. Is there space for the fireworks to land well away from spectators? Remember to check in daylight for overhead power lines and other obstructions. What is the direction of the prevailing wind? What would happen if it changed?
- Think about what you would do if things go wrong. Make sure there is someone who will be responsible for calling the emergency services.
- Make sure you obtain the fireworks from a reputable supplier.
- If the display is to be provided by a professional firework display operator make sure that you are clear on who does what especially in the event of an emergency.
- Ensure you have a suitable place to store the fireworks. Your firework supplier or local authority should be able to advise.
- If you plan on selling alcohol the bar should be well away from the display site.

2.On the day of the event:
- Recheck the site, weather conditions and wind direction.
- Don’t let anyone into the zone where the fireworks will fall — or let anyone other than the display operator or firing team into the firing zone or the safety zone around it.
- Discourage spectators from bringing drink onto the site.
- Don’t let spectators bring their own fireworks onto the site.
- If you will also have a bonfire at the display then you should:
Check the structure is sound and does not have small children or animals inside it before lighting it.
Not use petrol or paraffin to light the fire.
Have only one person responsible for lighting the fire. That person, and any helpers, should wear suitable clothing eg a substantial outer garment made of wool or other low-flammable material.
Make sure that the person lighting the fire and any helpers know what to do in the event of a burn injury or clothing catching fire.
- Never attempt to relight fireworks. Keep well clear of fireworks that have failed to go off.

3.The morning after:
- Carefully check and clear the site. Dispose of fireworks safely. They should never be burnt in a confined space (eg a boiler)

Cleaning after a night of carnival is essential. In order to ensure the environment and ecology, the government has been emphasizing garbage collection and food residue recovery after fireworks have been released over the years.
All about clearing up:
1.Pick up the spent firework cases — they can still be dangerous. Look for fireworks with a torch. Use tongs or some other suitable tool and wear heatproof gloves.
2.Don’t allow children to collect firework cases.
3.If any firework looks as if it hasn’t gone off after at least half an hour, soak it in water to prevent it reigniting.
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Enjoying the fireworks in your local park with your local community!

