Penzance's main firework display cancelled

There will be no Penzance Rotary Firework display this Bonfire Night.

Organisers have made the decision, saying they "love fireworks" but they "love animals and the environment more".

They say that an "alternative form of contemporary display is more appropriate":

"Since 1974, Penzance Rotary has staged the town’s Guy Fawkes firework display. This popular ‘not for profit’ family event was designed to provide a safer alternative to private fireworks in back gardens and the display on or around 5th November attracted thousands of people each year.

"But the world and life moves on.

"We’ve taken the view that an alternative form of contemporary display is now more appropriate, so there will be no Penzance Rotary Firework display in November.

"Instead, we are planning and expect to announce soon, details of a Festive Fun, Fire, Laser and Sound Spectacular in the run up to Christmas."

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