Our annual free admission bonfire and fireworks night will take place at the Showground in Harlow Town Park on Sunday 3 November 2024.
Times
At 6.15pm the bonfire will be lit.
At 6.30pm the fireworks display will start.
Road closures
Fifth Avenue, parts of Park Lane and School Lane will be closed between 5.15pm and 8.30pm.
The Sainsbury’s roundabout to the First Avenue roundabout will also be closed from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
You can see a detailed map and timings of the road closures (pdf)
Car parking
There is limited parking available for Blue Badge holders only at the Showground car park before 5:45pm. We advise accessing this car park via Gladwin Way. You will not be able to leave this car park until Fifth Avenue has been reopened.
School Lane car park will be free from 6pm to 8pm.
Altham Grove car park will be free from 6pm to 8pm.
Wych Elm car park will be free from 6pm to 8pm.
Post Office Road car park is closed due to temporary bus station works.
You can look at the locations of our other council car parks.
The Water Gardens car park will be free from 4pm until midnight.
There is also a large car park at Harlow Town train station.
Toilets
The toilets next to Pets' Corner will be open, but will close from 8pm.
Safety
We ask residents to follow these safety guidelines:
- do not bring fireworks to the event
- be careful with sparklers
- wrap up warmly and wear appropriate footwear - the Showground may be muddy
- bring a torch
- leave pets at home
- children must be accompanied by an adult at all times - if children become lost or separated, please report to the control tent at the top of the Showground
- remain behind the safety barriers at all times