Fireshow 2007
Preparations underway for Carlisle's explosive event
Preparations are underway for this Saturday's (November 3)
Carlisle City Council Fireshow.
Carlisle City Council staff, local volunteers and firework
experts - the Black Powder Monkeys - have been setting the scene
for the explosive anniversary event and are in the process of
laying hundreds of pallets to create the 40-foot-high bonfire.
Staged in Bitts Park, the sparkling spectacular will take place
on Saturday, 3 November and will be the 21st Fireshow event staged
by Carlisle City Council.
A giant four tiered birthday cake will be centre stage at this
year's event. Following a party theme, the event will commemorate
Fireshows from the previous two decades and local residents and
visitors are being invited to join in with the party. More than
2,000 spectacular fireworks will also make sure the event goes with
a 'bang'.
The event will start at 7pm. Admission is free, although
collections will be made for the Mayor's Charity Fund and Rotary
Club Carlisle (South).
Due to the recent rainfall visitors are reminded to wear
suitable footwear and as ever the Council is advising families to
be bright sparks and arrive early to ease traffic congestion.
Around 35,000 people are expected to attend the City Council
organised event.
Leader of Carlisle City Council, Cllr Mike Mitchelson said:
Carlisle's Fireshow is unequalled in the north
and is a great example of a free community event ideal for the all
family to enjoy. This year will be the 21st Fireshow held in Bitts
Park and want all our residents to join in the celebrations.
To make the most of it, the advice is simple:
dress warmly, arrive early, leave your fireworks and pets at home
and enjoy one of the greatest free shows you're ever likely to see,
anywhere in the country.
The Bitts Park spectacular is organised by Carlisle City Council
in conjunction with the Black Powder Monkeys. CFM Radio, News &
Star, Kingmoor Park, J Edgar & Son and Story are sponsoring the
event. Support is also received from Browns Haulage, BSW Timber,
Carlisle Scaffolding, Crown Bevcan and Edmundsons Electricals.