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Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival

Traditional Squibbing at Bridgwater Fireworks Carnival. © Peter J Nicholls Photography

when:Nov 2010 (annual)
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


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Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival

Bridgwater

Nov 2010 (annual)