Bexley's 129-year-old fireworks tradition returns this November
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Danson Park's fireworks display, a tradition dating to 1897, returns on 7 November after last year's cancellation.
Danson Park's fireworks display, a tradition dating back to 1897 when it marked Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, will light up Bexley's skies on Saturday, 7 November. The event was cancelled last year but returns this November with a 20-minute fireworks display set to music.
The occasion will feature live entertainment, a funfair and food stalls, with new organisers hoping thousands of people will attend. Matt James, project manager for Danson Park Fireworks, said the team were 'incredibly proud and excited' to be bringing the event back. 'Generations of local families have memories of coming to Danson Park for the fireworks,' he said, adding that organisers wanted to build on the event's history while 'creating something really special for 2026'.
James emphasised that the event was 'about bringing people together again', describing Danson Park as 'at the heart of the community'. Records from the London Borough of Bexley show the first Bexleyheath Gala, held in 1897 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, featured a funfair, entertainment, a procession and a large fireworks display.
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- Bexley skies to light up for spectacular 129-year-old tradition this NovemberA popular fireworks display is set to light up the skies once again, marking its return after last year’s cancellation.News Shopper · 20 Oct, 14:00
- Bexley skies to light up for spectacular 129-year-old tradition this NovemberA popular fireworks display is set to light up the skies once again, marking its return after last year’s cancellation.This Is Local London · 20 Oct, 14:00
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