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Big Bang Bonfire 2019
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OLDHAM
Lancashire
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The Big Bang Bonfire
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 5–8.30pm, FREE
Oldham Edge
Join us in reliving the epic story of the world-renowned Apollo 11 moon landing during this year’s Big Bang Bonfire – one of Oldham’s biggest, loudest and most colourful events of the year.
As part of ongoing celebrations for the 50-year anniversary of one of history’s greatest moments, take this opportunity to witness an ‘atmospheric’ soundscape of fireworks that will bring the space mission back to life over Oldham Edge Playing Fields.
The display from double UK fireworks champion, Fantastic Fireworks, comes as part of a fantastic line-up of fire-themed entertainment, music and dance at this year’s free event which takes place on Bonfire Night.
The event ‘takes off’ from 5pm with funfair rides and mouth-watering food that is ‘out of this world’ from local stalls for visitors to enjoy.
The stage show then begins from 6pm with performances from Jubacana, a local youth-led, fusion music and performance project, and Pyronix who will be performing a breath-taking medieval show full of fire manipulation.
There will also be the lighting of our bonfire before the countdown begins to the grand fireworks finale which is visible from every corner of the borough – maybe even from space?
Revolution 96.2 breakfast show host Elliot Eastwick will be leading proceedings throughout the night leading up to the fireworks display.
As in previous, we’re offering one lucky child the chance to press the big red button to start this year’s firework show in front of thousands of people. All you have to do to enter is visit: www.oldham,gov.uk/OldhamBigBang
Parking: Don’t forget that you can also park for free in all council-owned town centre car parks and on-street pay and display parking bays from 3pm on the day.
Remember to follow our social media accounts for all of the latest updates around the Big Bang Bonfire and other events, and remember to send us your pictures on the night using the hashtag #OldhamBigBang
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Parking
To find your nearest car park, visit Nearest car park
Oldham Council are working in partnership with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service to put on this event.
Road Directions
Free town centre parking : You can park for free for up to 3 hours on all Council owned town centre car parks (listed below) every Saturday and Sunday. To qualify for this offer you must take a ticket from the pay and display machine for the length of time you are intending to stay.
Council owned town centre car parks: Civic Centre, Waterloo Street, Southgate Street, Bow Street, Bradshaw Street, Rock Street, Tommyfield (No Return Within 3 Hours) and New Radcliffe Street
What to do:
To take advantage of this offer you must take a ticket from the pay and display machine for the length of time you intend to stay. The ticket must be clearly displayed in the windscreen of your vehicle before you leave the car park. If you want to park for longer than 3 hours you must pay at the pay and display machine for the entire length of your stay. You can also park for up to 30 minutes on-street, seven days a week when you take a ticket from the pay and display machine.
Public Transport Directions
Access to Oldham town has never been easier thanks to Metrolink. The town centre line has three stops – Oldham Mumps, Oldham Central and Oldham King Street – meaning the many shops, attractions, events and leisure offer is all within a short distance. Journeys from Oldham Mumps into Manchester now only take around half an hour.
