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This year's Lord Mayor's fundraising event promises to be one big community party. As well as being entertained by circus performers, fairground rides and DJs, you'll be able to raise money for your favourite community group.
A third of the ticket price will be donated to a charitable cause of your choice, within Coventry and Warwickshire. The rest will be split between the Lord Mayor Councillor Andy Matchet's charities – Heart of England Community Foundation, Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre, and Coventry Peace House. Small, local groups rarely benefit from events like this, so we hope that everyone will get behind the idea.
The event is part of the Ricoh Arena's Circus and there will be a feast of circus entertainment, dancing and food - all included in the price. It promises to be a great night out and ideal for your Christmas party, as well as a fantastic way for everyone to make a donation and celebrate the local community sector – so don't delay, book today!
Interested? The fun takes place on:
Wednesday 10 December
7pm to 1am
Jaguar Hall, Ricoh Arena
Tickets cost £27
Your evening includes:
Theatrically dressed venue…reception drink…ethnic and English food…circus ring acts…free funfair…live band…cash bar…cloakroom…free parking…discounted on-site hotel rates
The dress code is smart - no jeans, no trainers.
Lord Mayor's Community Party
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry CV1 5RR |
Firework displays
Coventry has a range of safe firework displays that you can enjoy, including local school displays and organised events. On this page you can find details of a display near you.
Tell us about your event!
If you would like to advertise your firework display here e-mail the details to:
sandra@gocoventry.co.uk and we will do our best to include it.
Saturday 1 November
Warwick Racecourse Bonfire
Swan Street, Warwick
Gates open at 5.15pm, bonfire lit at 6.30pm. Price £3-00 per ticket, £5-00 on the gate children under 12yrs free with an adult. For more information telephone 01926 495 745.
Hillfields Fireworks Festival of Light
Southfields School starting at 6.00pm
Hillfields is planning its annual fireworks spectacular, and this year's event combines the celebration of two traditions, both Bonfire Night and Diwali so this year's event will be called Hillfields Fireworks Festival of Light.
Nearly one thousand people from across Hillfields are currently taking part in arts activities to produce costumes and giant lanterns for a procession to be held on the night. They will also produce an atmospheric show in a copse of trees using dry-ice and UV light. Local artist Kate Turner has been working with people of all ages to create lotus flowers, phoenix birds, and much more that will delight and inspire.
The line up of entertainment includes live music from Coventry's community radio station the HillzFM and live performances from dance troupes and fire performers. Traditional bonfire night foods will be on sale alongside fresh doughnuts, hot dogs, ice-cream and wonderful Indian food.
The firework display normally attracts up to 2,000 people so to avoid queues on the night take advantage of the sizzling special offer on advance tickets. Prices are £2 for adults in advance and £2.50 on the gate, £1 for children in advance and £1.50 on the gate, only £5 in advance for a family ticket covering 2 adults and 3 children and £7 on the gate. Tickets are available from Hillfields Schools, Post Offices, Hillfields Children's Centre, and the Neighbourhood Management office at 31 Primrose Hill Street.
Anyone who wants to find out the benefits of volunteering with the event, please contact: Neighbourhood Management North West on 024 7678 8500.
Monday 3 November
Fireworks Spectacular
Longford Park
To visit the
Fireworks Spectacular webpage click here. The gates and funfair will open at 6.00pm and the fireworks will start at 7.00pm. Please do not bring your own sparklers or fireworks to the park. All items will be confiscated. FREE car parking for the event is only available at the Arena Shopping Centre. Event stewards will then safely guide you and your family to the park via the entrance off the Longford Road.
People walking to event are encouraged to enter via the Windmill Road entrance or the Longford Road entrance. Please call 024 7683 2368 to discuss disabled car parking arrangements prior to the event.
Why not come along early and enjoy the on-site catering or a ride on the fun fair.
On the night, flashing novelty goods will be available to buy from as little as 50p.
For more information please telephone 024 7683 2368.
Wednesday 5 November
Fireworks Display
The Butts Park Arena. Gates open at 6pm, Fireworks 7.30pm
Coventry Rugby Club’s firework display this year is promising a wonderful display as usual. It is the ninth year running that the club has held the biggest Firework display in Coventry and this year will not disappoint. As well as the firework display the Butts Park Arena will host a funfair with an array of rides and amusements for your entertainment.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Advance: Family (2 Adults + Up to 3 Children) £15 Adults £8 Child £3
On the Night: Family (2 Adults + Up to 3 Children) £20 Adults £10 Child £5 Tickets for this event are now on sale from our ticket office - 0871 750 9100
Friday 7 November
Finham Fireworks Night
Finham School field.
Safety Advice
Find out more about the
sale and registration of fireworks . This page also gives useful information on the safe storage of fireworks.
A booklet about
how to organise a safe public firework display is available from the government's Health and Safety Executive. The 20 page booklet is aimed at organisations who don't have sepecialist knowledge. It costs £7.95 to order a copy please telephone: 01787 881165.
Fireworks and Pets
Firework nuisance
To report misuse of fireworks or nuisance noise after curfew hours (after 11.00pm) please report information to West Midlands Police general number on 0845 1135000.