Bonfire Night 2022 is fast approaching - nope, we can't believe it either - and it's time to get the sparklers ready along with the gloves, hats and scarves as we stand outside and stare at the sky for some cracking firework displays. Across the country, there are some great events lined up for family and friends to enjoy Guy Fawke's Night, with a cheeky hot dog or toffee apple.
However, due to the forecast for heavy rain and strong winds in the days ahead, some events are sadly being cancelled this year, including Swansea's main display. Here we round up the firework displays and other events that we know are happening across Wales and we will update the information if an event is cancelled.
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Swansea Bay Fireworks - cancelled
When : Saturday, November 5
This year's free fireworks display from Swansea Council which was due to be set off from a barge in Swansea Bay has now been cancelled due to the weather. While alternative locations and dates were explored by council bosses, no other options were considered viable.
“We’re hugely disappointed to have to cancel the fireworks display due to the forecast of severe weather as, like thousands of residents, we were looking forward to an amazing event,” said the council’s council cabinet member, Robert Francis-Davies.
"However, safety was our main consideration and the weather forecast for the next few days is predicting stormy winds and rain. We waited as long as possible to take this decision in the hope that the forecast would change - but now it’s very likely to be severe weather, we’re now forced to cancel.”
Barry Island Fireworks Fiesta
When: Saturday, October 29
This is a free event at Barry Island with the fireworks located at Friars Point, overlooking the beach at the Island. It's a charity event raising money for Age Connect and bucket collection will take place. The Barry Island Pleasure Park – which will be open from 4pm on the night, will offer free ghost train rides at the park.
The firework display will start at 7.30pm.
Sophiaworks, Cardiff
When : Friday, November 4
Tickets are now on sale for the Cardiff cricket ground's fireworks display which will also have live music and family entertainment, including funfair rides and cricket skills. There'll also be street food on site. Gates open at 5.30pm and the fireworks will start at 7.15pm. Ticket prices are £12 for adults and £8 for under 17s, under 2s go free. To buy tickets, click here.
Carmarthen Fireworks Bonanza
When : Saturday, November 5
The Carmarthen Round Table is back with its annual Guy Fawke's celebration with fun fair, food and music as well as not one, but two fireworks displays. The children's at 7pm, then the big bang will start at 8pm. Tickets are £5 each or a family ticket is £20 and admits five. For more information and how to buy tickets, click here.
Parc y Scarlets Fireworks Night
When : Sunday, November 6
The Llanelli Scarlets' home ground will once again host a bonfire event with funfair, food and live entertainment. The gates will open from 4pm and the entertainment and fireworks kick off at 6pm. TIckets are from £9.50pp and you can find more information, here.
Mumbles Laser Show, Swansea
When : Thursday, November 3
There's a show in the sky with a difference this year down in Mumbles with a 'cutting edge' laser show in place of fireworks and it's free, too. Hosted by Mumbles Community Council, there's also going to be food stalls and fairground rides. The lasers will start at 6.30pm.
Llandudno Fireworks Display
When : Thursday, October 27
The fireworks will take place over North Shore beach and start at 7.30pm. For up-to-date information about the event, visit the display's Facebook page.
Blaenau Gwent Fireworks Display, Ebbw Vale
When: Sunday, November 6
The fireworks and fun will return to Eugene Cross Park for 2022. The event, gates for which will open at 6pm and fireworks start at 7.30pm, has just been announced and tickets are yet to go on sale online, but you can buy them from local businesses. To keep up-to-date about ticket sales and more, keep an eye on the website.
Penarth Athletic Bonfire Display
When: Saturday, November 5
There's BBQ, pizza and fun at this sports club display, which will kick off at 6pm, with the action starting at 7.30pm. Cash only on the door and it's £5 for adults, £3 for under 16s.
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