BRIDGWATER Guy Fawkes Carnival will once again begin with a bang with the annual Grand Fireworks Display.

Sponsored by Bridgwater Town Council and supported by Sedgemoor District Council, this traditional curtain raiser kicks off at 7.30pm on Friday, November 3.

Taking place in St Matthew’s Field, there will also be a handful of fairground rides and amusements.

At 7pm the children’s lantern parade sets off from the YMCA, then once everyone is assembled the Bridgwater Carnival president Malcolm Cattle will give the signal for the display to begin.