Crowds across Essex are set to wrap up warm and head out for a night of fireworks, bonfires and family entertainment.
Communities will be marking Guy Fawkes Night with displays taking place from Thurrock to Colchester this evening.
Here are six Essex events offering fireworks, family entertainment and food:
Barleylands Family Fireworks, Billericay
The event is scheduled from 4.30pm, with the event running from this evening (November 5) to Sunday, November 8.
Tickets include Skittleman magic shows, unlimited fairground rides, an indoor play barn, exotic animal shows and a pre-firework party.
Low-bang fireworks start from 6.40pm, with entertainment continuing until 8pm.
Tickets are available at barleylands.co.uk/events.
Orsett Fireworks, Orsett Showground, Thurrock
The showground, on Rectory Road, Orsett, will host fireworks and a bonfire from approximately 7.30pm, after gates open at 5.30pm.
The event marks its 30th anniversary and will also feature a family funfair, food court and other attractions.
A second event will take place on Saturday, November 7.
Tickets cost £9.50 for adults and £2.50 for children under five.
Woolston Manor Golf and Country Club, Chigwell
The event runs from 4pm to 9pm and includes children’s entertainment, a DJ, funfair rides, performance acts, and food and drink.
Fireworks are scheduled for 7.30pm.
Tickets can be booked at woolstonmanor.co.uk/services-1.
Braintree Rugby Club Grand Fireworks Display, Beckers Green Road
Gates open around 5.30pm, with fireworks scheduled for 7.45pm.
Tickets are available at the gate, costing £8 for adults and £6 for children under 12.
The display includes a funfair, stalls, a barbecue and a bar.
The Stag Inn, Great Dunmow
The Stag Inn is hosting a free firework display starting at 6.30pm.
Donations of a firework cake are appreciated.
The event will also include cosy fires, hot dogs, treats, drinks and entertainment for all ages.
King Coel’s Kittens 55th Fireworks Spectacular, Castle Park, Colchester
The display is described as one of Essex’s largest and longest-running events.
Gates open at 5.30pm, entertainment follows, and a Guy Parade will leave the Band Stand at around 7pm. Fireworks start at 7.30pm.
Tickets are required and are available from the Mercury Theatre or online through kingcoelskittens.co.uk.
Ticket prices are £13 for adults, £7 for children aged five to 15, £1 for children aged three to four, while under-threes enter free.
Alcohol, sparklers and laser beams will not be allowed in the park.
These events offer communities across Essex several ways to enjoy Bonfire Night entertainment this evening.
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