A free fireworks display will light up the skies over North Tyneside on November 6, marking the start of the borough’s Winter Festival.
Organised by North Tyneside Council, thousands of visitors are expected to gather on The Links, Whitley Bay, for the annual display.
Fairground rides and hot food available will be from 6pm, with the show getting underway from 7pm.
The popular event heralds the start of North Tyneside’s Winter Festival which includes dozens of events – including Christmas markets, Santa’s grottos, reindeer visits and pantomimes – and runs until January 2017.
Ahead of the start of the festivities, Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn said: “I know how popular the Winter Festival is with residents and visitors, which is why I am delighted it is back again this year.
“The programme is packed full of events and activities for the whole family to enjoy and the fireworks display is the perfect event to get this year’s festivities underway.”
The North Tyneside Fireworks Display is organised by North Tyneside Council and is supported by Whitley Bay Rotary Club.
The full Winter Festival programme is available online at www.visitnorthtyneside.com and from libraries and Tourist Information Centres.
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