Published: November 2, 2007
Spectacular seafront fireworks display planned for Burnham-On-Sea

Organisers of Burnham-On-Sea's spectacular seafront fireworks display are making final preparations for this year's event, which will take place on Sunday 11th November, starting at 7.00pm.

For the second year running, the display will be operated from a platform on the jetty since high tide will be at 7.28pm.

"Not only will the night sky be ablaze with colour and effects but that aerial wizardry will be reflected in the water to effectively double the glittering spectacle," said Linda Krause from Sedgemoor District Council, which is putting on the display with fireworks company Skyburst.

"Skyburst intends to showcase a fantastic new range of colours & effects specially designed for Burnham and will also be firing aquatic shells onto the water producing carpets of colour and effects."

The music accompanying the fireworks will be based around a classical, maritime, theme and for the finale there will be a special mark of respect and tribute commemorating Remembrance Sunday.

The public viewing area will be from The Esplanade, with the beach forming part of the exclusion zone although the organisers say this may be extended at short notice depending on weather factors on the night.

The jetty will be closed all day to all vehicular traffic, bar emergency vehicles, to allow for the set-up. There will be a temporary road closure along The Esplanade, between the Tourist Information Centre and Adam Street, and for Pier Street, from 6.45-7.45pm. Wessex Ambulance Services will be on duty provide first aid cover.

The event is sponsored by Sedgemoor District Council together with Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council. It is a free display with a collection for local charities.

A colourful Latin Market will also be in place along The Esplanade during the day on Sunday and on Carnival Monday between 9.00am and 5.00pm.