
Traditional Squibbing at Bridgwater Fireworks Carnival. © Peter J Nicholls Photography
| when: | Nov 2010 (annual) |
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| where: | Bridgwater |
| cost: | Free; Grand-stand seating along the parade route £13 + £1 postage |
| time: | Starts 7pm; roads into town close at 6.30pm |
The Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival brings the town to life with a spectacular parade of illuminated floats, live bands, street entertainment and "squibbing"... Unique to Bridgewater, this is the simultaneous firing of lots of large fireworks (squibs) on Bridgwater High Street.
The tradition of a winter carnival in Bridgwater dates back more than 100 years and the whole town is involved in lengthy preparations throughout the year in the hope of winning prizes for the best floats in the parade. Close to 100 floats take part.
After the parade, one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the evening is the squibbing display. Squibbers line the street and light their squibs all at the same time. The effect is spectacularly bright light along the road in a long trail of fire.
Related Information
Website: Bridgwater Carnival Website
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival |
| Phone: | +44 (0) 1278 421795 |
| Address: | 49 Alfoxton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7NN, UK |
| Town Information: | Bridgwater |
| Full Name: | |
| Address: | TA6 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival |
| Phone: | +44 (0) 1278 421795 |
| Address: | 49 Alfoxton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7NN, UK |
| Name: | Southwest Tourism |
| Location: | South West |
| Address: | South West Tourism Ltd, Woodwater Park, Exeter, EX2 5WT |
| Email: | post@swtourism.co.uk |
| Phone: | +44 (0) 1392 360 050 |
| Fax: | +44 (0) 1392 445 112 |
| Name: | British Tourist Authority |
| Location: | United Kingdom |
| Address: | Thames Tower, Black's Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9EL |
| Phone: | +44 (0) 20 8846 9000 |
| Fax: | +44 (0) 20 8563 0302 |
| Name: | The National Trust |
| Location: | United Kingdom |
| Email: | enquiries@ntrust.org.uk |
| Phone: | +44 (0) 20 8315 1111 |
| Fax: | +44 (0) 20 8466 6824 |


