The Big Bang – Oldham Council’s popular Bonfire Night event – will light up Oldham Edge again this year on Wednesday, November 5.
Last year’s event attracted around 15,000 people and was a massive success – and the Council hopes to deliver an even more spectacular event this Bonfire Night.
Gates to the site will open at 5pm with a funfair, entertainers and stalls all on offer, and hot food and refreshments will also be on sale.
Things will start to heat up at 6pm as the bonfire is lit and the on-stage entertainment, hosted by Revolution 96.2fm, gets underway.
This year’s line-up highlights include the Juba de Leao drummers, the Ghandini jugglers and The Fire Man Dave with his spectacular fire-juggling team.
Finally the sky will light up at 7pm with a stunning fireworks display all set to popular music hits from The X Factor.
There’s also an extra special treat in store for one lucky child this year as the chance to push the button that starts the fireworks display is up for grabs.
To enter the simple prize draw to win this opportunity just visit www.oldham.gov.uk/bonfire and submit your details by November 1.
Councillor Jean Stretton, Cabinet Member for Town Centres, Culture and Tourism, said: “The Big Bang was a huge success at Oldham Edge last year with an estimated crowd of around 15,000 people all enjoying free entertainment in a fun, safe and friendly environment.
“Bringing the bonfire back has proved massively popular since 2012 and the public reaction has re-established it as a major part of our annual calendar of civic events.
“A lot of planning has taken place with partners to make The Big Bang even better this time round.
“I’d like to particularly thank this year’s sponsors – the Oldham Housing Investment Partnership (OHIP) which brings together the main social housing providers in the borough and the NSL Group which manages our parking offer in Oldham – for their sponsorship and support of this free event.
“We’ve also been enjoying working closely with Revolution 96.2 on the evening’s entertainment and will be revealing further details soon.”
The public are advised to wear appropriate footwear, wrap up warm, arrive early and use public transport where possible to avoid high demand on town centre car parks.
Motorists will be able to park for free on the day in all council-owned town centre car parks – and in the on-street car parking bays – from 3pm onwards.
The event is being delivered by Oldham Council, sponsored by the Oldham Housing Partnership and the NSL Group, and in association with Revolution 96.2fm.
Keep logging onto the Oldham Council website for more information in the run-up to the event. Maps showing the site, car parks and nearby road closures will all be posted online.
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