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Portsmouth's annual fireworks display at King George V playing fields will take place on Wednesday 6 November. The children's funfair opens at 4pm and the bonfire will be lit at 7pm. The fireworks display will start at 7:30pm following the countdown from Deputy Lord Mayor of Portsmouth. This year's display has been supplied by Pains Fireworks and there's also stalls selling hot food & refreshments. Cllr Steve Pitt, Portsmouth City Council's Cabinet Member for Culture and City Development said: "The fireworks display is always popular and attracts lots of people from across the city so get there early to enjoy the spectacular display." Visitors are asked not to bring their own fireworks or sparklers to the display for health and safety reasons. Travel: Car parking will be available at Lakeside for £2 which will be donated to the Rotary Clubs of Southsea Castle, Portsmouth and Southsea and Rotaract. Please avoid crossing Western Road which is a h...

Portsmouth City Council's annual bonfire and fireworks display, will take place at King George V playing fields, in Cosham, on Wednesday 7 November. The free event will open at 4pm where there will be a children's funfair (under 12's only) as well as a variety of catering units. The bonfire will be lit at 7pm, followed by a spectacular firework display at 7.30pm which will begin after a countdown led by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Portsmouth. The display, funded by Portsmouth City Council always draws the crowds so please avoid driving if possible although parking is available at Lakeside. Cllr Steve Pitt, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport, said: "Our free annual fireworks display is always really popular and attracts lots of people from across the city. Arrive early, bring your friends and family and enjoy the evening and the display." Please follow the advice from marshals and use the underpass from Lakeside to the event site to avoid crossing Wester...