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Published:
October 30, 2006
Huge
fireworks display planned for Burnham seafront this Sunday
Burnham-On-Sea's
carnival festivities will get underway on Sunday night (November
5th) with a huge seafront fireworks display.
 Starting
at 7.00pm, the
display will be unique this year as it will be operated from a
platform
on the seafront and, with a high tide at firing time, onlookers
are promised a spectacular display.
"Not
only will the night sky be ablaze with colour and effects, but
all the aerial wizardry will be reflected in the sea to effectively
double the glittering spectacle," said organiser Linda Krause
Davies from Sedgemoor District Council.
"The
musical track will be an eclectic mix of film music, classical
and pop, with each track carefully selected to show off a particular
series of aerial effects."
"As
the display progresses, spectators can expect to see an ever growing
barrage of colour and noise. A lively and atmospheric soundtrack
will be reflected in a series of memorable and sparkling images."
 "The
entire spectacle, which will operate from ground level to over
six hundred feet, will be controlled by one of the most advanced
electrical firing systems in Britain today, ensuring precise and
accurate timing."
The
display will be run by Bristol-based Skyburst, who are also going
to fire specially constructed fireworks that spin and explode
from the sea itself.
The
display will feature a stunning finale when multiple shells will
rise and break up in a spectacular, sky-filling blaze of red and
silver.
The
event is being sponsored by Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Town
Council and Sedgemoor District Council. It is a free display with
a collection for local charities.
The
jetty will be closed all day to allow for the set up and there
will be a temporary road closure in place between the Tourist
Information Centre on The Esplanade and Adam Street and also for
Pier Street from 6.45 - 7.45pm.
Later
on during the evening at 8pm, the Burnham and Highbridge Band
will be playing at The Princess. Then on Monday (November 6th)
the annual Burnham Carnival will get underway at 7.30pm.
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