Bang goes the annual fireworks display at Glasgow Green

Glasgow Life has pulled the plug on the annual event

Firework displays haven't been held at Glasgow Green in recent years.
Published 28th Jul 2023

It's a decision that will likely divide opinion, but Glasgow Life has scrapped the bonfire on the Green indefinitely.

The organiser says it wants to focus on Christmas entertainment instead.

READ MORE: New firework laws come into force.

Last month new fireworks laws were introduced meaning local authorities can restrict their personal use.

Conservative Cllr for Shettleston, Thomas Kerr, says it raises serious safety concerns.

He told us: "The alternative that many families will do is they will take fireworks and set them off themselves.

"Many kids will feel as if they haven't got anywhere to go.

"I think that's a really dangerous, slippery slope."

READ MORE: Final push for "no fireworks zones" in Glasgow.

A spokesperson for Glasgow Life said: “In recent years we have focussed on delivery of winter and Christmas entertainment aimed at attracting visitors who will also enjoy Glasgow’s shopping, entertainment and nightlife sectors across several weeks in the lead-up to and during the festive period.

"We haven’t staged a fireworks event in recent years and have no current plan to do so this year or in the future.

"We are very much looking forward to unveiling our plans for Christmas in due course.”

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