Fireworks at Ravenscourt Park scrapped

Image above: fireworks in Ravenscourt Park in 2018

Fireworks cancelled this year, to be replaced with a laser display for 2023

Hammersmith and Fulham council has decided not to hold a fireworks display in Ravenscourt Park or Bishops Park this year. They have plans to introduce a new laser light display in 2023 to celebrate Bonfire Night.

The council says the new laser display will be less disruptive and more environmentally friendly, as Bonfire Night is often the most polluted evening of the year, with smoke from bonfires and fireworks building up in the atmosphere.

The smoke contains a unique mixture of metal particles used to propel and colour fireworks. These include red (strontium or lithium), blue (copper) and bright green and white (barium).

A council statement says:

‘‘We thank you for your patience while we develop this major new event.

‘‘If you do plan to celebrate with fireworks this Bonfire Night, please do so safely and courteously to your neighbours.’’

The council’s statement recommended people follow advice from London Fire Brigade, who have suggested alternative ways to celebrate Bonfire Night at home, with ideas including making your own Guy Fawkes and bonfire crafts, decorating the home, purchasing glow sticks and baking.

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