Bonfire Night fireworks events in Kent
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Events to mark Bonfire Night are planned across Kent this weekend.
There are events planned from Friday through to Tuesday, with highlights including live music and torch lit processions.
Visitors have been reminded by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) to enjoy the events, but to stay safe.
Steve Burwell, KFRS area manager said: "Whilst we want everyone to enjoy this time of year, we urge people to do so carefully and sensibly."
Below are some of the events taking place across the county.
Friday 1 November
Pembury Parish Council is holding its annual fireworks display at the Lower Green Recreation Ground. Adult tickets are £5 online and £6 on the gate. Gates open at 18:30 GMT with the fireworks beginning at 19:30.
Saturday 2 November
Dunorlan Park in Tunbridge Wells is providing a fireworks display that will be choreographed to music. Gates open at 17:30 with the display at 19:00. Tickets can be bought online for £12.50.
Kent Life is hosting its annual fireworks spectacular at Heritage Farm Park in Maidstone. The event will have fairground rides, fire performances and food and drinks stalls. Adult tickets are £18 and and the display kicks off at 18:00.
Birchington-on-Sea's Quex Park is holding two fireworks displays. Gates open at 15:00 and throughout the evening there will be musical acts, fire performers and a bonfire. Online tickets are £15.95.
The Third Sevenoaks Scout Group is hosting a fireworks display in Riverhead. Two displays will take place on Bradbourne Vale Road, a quieter display between 16:00-18:00 and a louder display between 18:30-20:30. Adult tickets are £8 and can be bought from specific local partners that are listed online.
The Medway Yacht Club bonfire night opens at 18:00. The bonfire will be lit at 18:30 followed by a fireworks display at 19:00. An adult ticket is £10.
The village of Benenden is holding its annual bonfire and fireworks night. The bonfire will be lit at 18:30 and the fireworks will start at 19:00. Adult tickets can be purchased online for £7 or bought on the gate for £9.
Edenbridge revealed its effigy of Ticketmaster and the Gallagher brothers that will be lit during bonfire celebrations on Saturday. A torch lit carnival procession through the town begins at 18:30 followed by a firework display at 20:30.
Brewing Brothers at Folkestone Harbour Arm is set to host a free beachside fireworks display. Visitors are welcome from 18:00 for the display at 19:00.
Sunday 3 November
The Isle of Sheppey Rugby Football Club is holding a fireworks display. Gates open at 18:00 and and adult ticket are £5.
Tonbridge annual fireworks display returns to the Racecourse Sports Ground at Tonbridge Park. Gates open at 17:00 with the display set to start at 18:30. Adult tickets are £12.50.
Tuesday 5 November
Canterbury's Kent Cricket ground, The Spitfire Ground, are hosting their annual fireworks evening. With live music and a funfair the display is set to start at 19:15.
St Peter's Town Council is holding a free fireworks display at Viking Bay in Broadstairs. The display will start at 18:00.
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