{"id":6584,"date":"2018-09-14T12:01:58","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T11:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wolverhamptonlabour.com\/?p=6584"},"modified":"2018-09-14T12:01:58","modified_gmt":"2018-09-14T11:01:58","slug":"city-fireworks-display-returns-to-racecourse-for-fourth-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wolverhamptonlabour.com\/news\/city-fireworks-display-returns-to-racecourse-for-fourth-year\/","title":{"rendered":"City fireworks display returns to racecourse for fourth year"},"content":{"rendered":"

The City of Wolverhampton Bonfire Night returns for its fourth year at Wolverhampton Racecourse on Friday, November 2.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Due to Wolves FC\u2019s Premier League fixture with Tottenham now taking place in the city on Saturday, November 3 (ko 7.45pm), it has been decided the bonfire night should be on the Friday of what is the school half-term holidays.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/span>This will allow families to attend both events if they wish and prevent putting added pressure on car parking and traffic in the city.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/span>This year\u2019s fun-filled, family-friendly bonfire evening will include a fun fair, food court, various bars and music with entertainment from Signal107. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Entry prices remain the same as last year with advance tickets \u00a35 for adults and \u00a33 for children and on-the-gate tickets \u00a36 for adults and \u00a34 for children. Free parking is also available.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Tickets will go on sale from 9am on Tuesday, September 18.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Gates open at 5pm and the children\u2019s display begins at 7pm. Wolverhampton Mayor, Councillor <\/span>Phil Page, will officially light the bonfire at 7.30pm and the main event climaxes at 8.30pm with a spectacular firework display to light up the night sky.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Councillor John Reynolds<\/a>, Cabinet Member for City Economy, said: \u201cThe bonfire and fireworks events have been hugely successful at the racecourse these past three years and this year should be no exception with such a fabulous display lined up again.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThere is plenty on offer for all of the family \u2013 it\u2019s great entertainment at a great venue.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Those wanting to keep warm this bonfire night will be able to purchase a \u2018Stay Warm Package\u2019 for just \u00a317.50 per person. This includes admission, access to a shared hospitality box (which you can watch the firework display from), a roast bap, a drink (pint of beer, 125ml wine or soft drink), and a dedicated bar and toilet facilities located on the first floor.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets can be purchased ahead of the evening at the Holiday Inn Reception, at Wolves Civic Box Office (Wolverhampton Art Gallery), or at <\/span>www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk<\/a>. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Advance tickets will close online 48 hours prior to gates opening, at 5pm on Thursday, November 1 from the Holiday Inn Reception, and at 4.30pm on Friday, November 2 from the Wolves Civic Box Office.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Wolverhampton Racecourse is located on Gorsebrook Road, WV6 0PE.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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