World Fireworks Championships: Start times, parking

India's Amir Morani Fireworks performed last month at the championships

The annual World Fireworks Championships in Blackpool will go out with a bang this weekend as the third and final competitor of 2025 takes to the stage.

Orion, from Canada, who won the competition in 2015, will round off this year's series which saw India's Amir Morani Fireworks and Ukraine's Dance of Fire perform last month.

Nine former winners of the event have been invited back to compete head-to-head, with one heat winner emerging from each year.

The three heat winners go head-to-head in a dramatic grand finale to determine the Champion of Champions in 2028.

When does it start?

The free event is on the Saturday 11 October, with pre-show entertainment beginning at 19:30 BST.

Fireworks are scheduled to start at roughly 20:30 BST, subject to suitable weather conditions.

People will be able to see Blackpool Tower illuminated in the night sky

Where does it take place?

The firework display will light up the sky over the beach in front of the Blackpool Tower.

Where can I park?

The organisers, Visit Blackpool, have said people travelling by car should park in the southern car parks and use the tramway to travel to the event.

Using buses and trams are also recommended as there is likely to be heavy traffic in and out of the area due to the popularity of the fireworks.

Where is the best place to watch?

The prime spots to watch the spectacle are along Central Promenade between Central Pier and North Pier, according to Visit Blackpool.