LIVERPOOL and Wirral are to jointly light the blue touch paper on an "unforgettable" Guy Fawkes Night this year on the banks of the Mersey.
Plans are being developed by the two councils to stage what is described as "one of the defining events of 2016".
Tens of thousands of people are expected to line both sides of the river to witness a mid-river firework spectacle. Although details are still under wraps, Liverpool City Council has hinted at "some special added extras" which wil turn it into one of the most ambitions fireworks events in the country.
Star Fireworks, one of the most successful and experienced firework display companies in Europe and the current British Fireworks Champion of Champions, have been awarded the contract to deliver the show. Andy Hubble the company’s MD said: ‘This is one of the most exciting shows we have ever had the chance to be involved in. We are planning things the crowd will have never seen before and know we are going to put on a show worthy of one of the most spectacular locations you could ever wish to perform in.”
The idea is that by moving the city’s event to the waterfront, it will reach a larger audience and have more of an impact on the local economy in both Liverpool and Wirral.
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, said: “Anyone who has seen fireworks displays on the waterfront – such as those last weekend for the 100th anniversary of the Cunard Building – will know just how incredible it looks. What we are planning for 5th November is going to take it to the next level.
“By working with colleagues in Wirral we can pool our resources and stage an event which is bigger and better for residents and visitors, and will bring more bang for our buck to both sides of the Mersey.
“This year, November 5th is a Saturday night, so it feels like a great opportunity to try something different. We want to make more of an evening of the event than we are able to with the traditional park displays, and think we can turn this into something which gets national attention."
Leader of Wirral Council, Councillor Phil Davies said: “In recent years, Wirral has shown she has the natural and civic resources to stage these big ticket events. When the Cunard Three Queens visited last summer, Wirral offered an unrivalled opportunity to participate in the celebrations along the river with the best views of Liverpool's UNESCO waterfront.
“As I told global business leaders at the recent International Festival for Business, the river has always played a major role in the economy of Wirral. We now also have a vibrant tourist economy, and I am pleased to welcome another big event to the calendar for 2016.”
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