5 November, 2024

Huge turnout for Clitheroe Castle bonfire and fireworks display

Thousands enjoyed the annual bonfire and fireworks display on Clitheroe Castle Field.

The bonfire build is done by Clitheroe Round Table

More than 5,000 people attended this year's spectacular display, where all proceeds are to be donated to 15 local organisations and charities.

Guy Fawkes competition — Guy Fawkes competition Credit: David Bleazard

Firework display with Castle backdrop — Firework display with Castle backdrop Credit: David Bleazard

The bonfire build is done by Clitheroe Round Table — The bonfire build is done by Clitheroe Round Table Credit: David Bleazard

Clitheroe Mayor and consort judged the Guy Fawkes competition — Clitheroe Mayor and consort judged the Guy Fawkes competition Credit: David Bleazard

Moira Thwaites fulfilled her 80 birthday bucket list lighting the bonfire — Moira Thwaites fulfilled her 80 birthday bucket list lighting the bonfire Credit: David Bleazard

Cheerful volunteers selling flashing goods - all profits to charities — Cheerful volunteers selling flashing goods - all profits to charities Credit: David Bleazard

Crowds enjoy the bonfire — Crowds enjoy the bonfire Credit: David Bleazard

Happy families enjoying the bonfire — Happy families enjoying the bonfire Credit: David Bleazard

Some of the children enjoying the bonfire — Some of the children enjoying the bonfire Credit: David Bleazard

More happy families enjoying the bonfire — More happy families enjoying the bonfire Credit: David Bleazard