SUMMER fireworks are returning to Weymouth.
Weymouth Town Council is delighted to announce that a programme of fabulous fireworks displays will be returning to the town throughout July and August.
The free shows, which all begin at 9.30pm, will take place in Weymouth Bay on Sundays, July 28 and August 11 and 25.
Each firework evening, visitors will be able to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and entertainment on the seafront, including the famous Punch and Judy shows, whilst watching a magnificent display.
Fireworks displays, apart from on November 5, were dropped by the former borough council due to budget cuts.
The town council organised one in May to recognise the formation of the new authority and has now announced the summer displays.
Chairman of the Services Committee at Weymouth Town Council, Cllr David Northam said: “The fireworks in Weymouth are always extremely popular, with audiences regularly exceeding 10,000 people, creating a unique family fun atmosphere on Weymouth seafront throughout the evening.”
The fireworks programme will complement the array of annual events hosted in Weymouth, supported and enjoyed by numerous community groups, sports clubs, event organisations and members of the public.
The firework evenings will also give visitors the opportunity to enter some fantastic competitions, in which entrants could win £500 or the chance of winning a short break at one of Haven’s award-winning holiday parks in either Littlesea or Weymouth Bay.
The contest is supported by Alexandra Gardens and Haven Littlesea and Weymouth Bay.
Entry details and conditions for the July 28 competition can be on the Weymouth Town Council website or you can enter on the firework nights at Alexandra Gardens Pleasure Grounds between 7pm and 9pm.
General manager at Haven Littlesea, Andy Bell, said: “Haven are delighted to be supporting the 2019 summer firework displays and understand just how important these fantastic evenings are to the visitors to the area and local residents – a real summer highlight.
“We hope the firework displays kick start a jam-packed summer of wonderful events
across the town and we’re delighted to be able to be a part of it.”
Weymouth Town Council would like to thank many local businesses for their support and enthusiasm with the new programme, including Weymouth BID, Haven Littlesea and Weymouth Bay, Alexandra Gardens, Aura, The Boat and Weymouth Pavilion.
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