About
Harlow Bonfire and Fireworks Night
Sunday 3rd November - FREE EVENT
Harlow's annual free admission bonfire and fireworks night will take place at the Showground in Harlow Town Park on Sunday 3rd November 2024.
Times
At 6.15pm the bonfire will be lit.
At 6.30pm the fireworks display will start.
Road closures
Fifth Avenue will be closed during the event. The section from Sainsbury's roundabout to Burnt Mill roundabout will be shut from 5.15pm to 8.30pm. The other section, from Sainsbury's roundabout to Mandela Avenue roundabout will be also be shut from 6pm to 8.30pm, so if you're planning to use Sainsbury's, you will need to have accessed the Sainsbury's car park before 6pm.
Parts of Park Lane and School Lane will also be shut from 5.15pm 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 (people parked in this car park will not be able to leave until Fifth Avenue has been reopened at 8pm).
Post Office Road car park will be free from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
School Lane car park will be free from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Altham Grove car park will be free from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
First Avenue car park will be free from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Wych Elm car park will be free from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
You can look at the locations of our other council car parks.
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
Town Park map (pdf)
Look out for the Chair's chosen charities Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust and Livewire, who will be shaking their collection buckets to raise vital funding!
Times
6pm - join us at the Playhouse stage for entertainment from Livewire, Hip Hop Pop, characters from Jack and The Beanstalk and a live DJ, all hosted by Fanny Galore. Harlow Steel Band will be playing at the Showground entrance.
6.45pm - bonfire lit
7pm - fireworks display starts
Road closures
Parts of Fifth Avenue and roads serving Fifth Avenue will be closed for between 5.15pm and 8.30pm on Sunday 3 November 2019.
Car parking
Free parking is available at the following car parks from 5.30pm to 8.30pm:
Limited parking is available for Blue Badge holders only at the Showground Town Park car park (off Fifth Avenue), before 6.15pm. If you are parked in this car park, you will not be able to leave until Fifth Avenue has been reopened at 8.30pm.
You can look at the other council pay and display car parks located around the Town Park
There is a pay and display car park at Harlow Town Train Station
Toilets
Toilets next to Pets' Corner will be open, but may 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.
A British Red Cross First Aid tent will situated at the top of the Showground
More information on fireworks safety
Book Tickets Online
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Road closures
Parts of Fifth Avenue and roads serving Fifth Avenue will be closed for approximately 3.25 hours during 17:15 and 20:30 Sunday 4 November 2018.
Car parking
Limited parking available for Blue Badge holders only at Harlow Council Showground Town Park car park (off Fifth Avenue), before 6:15pm. Those parked in this car park will not be able to leave until Fifth Avenue has been reopened at 8.30pm.
Council pay and display car parks located around the Town Park
Pay and display car park at Harlow Town Train Station.
Public Transport Directions
A short walk from Harlow Town Railway Station