Published: Thursday, 19th October 2023
Fawkes in The Walks, King’s Lynn’s annual free firework display returns on Friday 3 November 2023.
The event and display, organised by the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, brings thousands of local residents, and visitors from near and far, to Lynn’s beautiful park to see a dazzling firework display, live entertainment and funfair.
The fun will start at 6pm, when the park will be packed with stalls and rides. Simon Rowe from Radio West Norfolk will entertain the crowd. There will be live music from Bear Club and headliners The Chebbs. The firework display is scheduled to begin at 8pm.
Cllr Margaret Wilkinson, Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, will make a special West Norfolk Wins good cause draw during the evening. Five local good causes will receive £1000 each to mark the fifth birthday of the local community lottery. The Mayor will also lead the crowd for the 10 second countdown to the fireworks blasting off.
Cllr Simon Ring, Cabinet member for Tourism, Events and Marketing at the borough council, said:
“Fawkes in The Walks is back with a bang on Friday 3 November and will be as spectacular as ever, do come along to enjoy the free entertainment, live music and display.
“It’s 15 years since this fantastic free fireworks event was launched in the town and every year it gets better. More than 16,000 people came and enjoyed our amazing display last year, making it one of the biggest free displays in the east of England.”
Fawkes in The Walks is free to attend. A voluntary collection will be made on the evening to help cover the cost of the event, and every donation is appreciated. Charges may be made for other activities.
Once again the borough council is asking residents to use the hashtag #FawkesInTheWalks when sharing pictures of the night on social media channels.
Children should be accompanied by an adult.
People are strongly advised not to bring pets to the park during the evening. This is an organised display, private fireworks and sparklers are not permitted in The Walks.
The East to West route in front of the Red Mount Chapel will be closed from 8am on Friday 3 November until 8am on Saturday morning to allow for a more aerial display this year.
The entrance to The Walks from Seven Sisters/Extons Road, the Library gates and County Court Road will be closed on the evening from 7:45pm. People planning to enter the park after 7:45pm are advised to use the Tennyson Avenue and Blackfriars Road entrances.
Permitted sellers will be inside the Walks, please support your local event by only using the ones inside the park for flashing glows and other novelties.
The most convenient car park for the event is the St James' multi-storey, and attendees are advised to use this, or other town centre car parks, please do not obstruct residential side streets as this could hamper emergency service access.
Anyone planning to attend the event are advised to monitor the council's social media channels for up-to-date information or any changes to arrangements.