Manchester's popular firework displays and bonfire night celebrations have officially been called off for another year. Eight free council-organised events won't take place this November, due to the current Government advice around large-scale events.
Manchester City Council said that the guidance around Covid-19 safety has made the events 'unworkable' and that the 'health of Manchester people has to come first'. Read more: Bonfire Night 2021 firework displays and events in Greater Manchester It will mean that the events, which are normally attended by more than 100,000 people, won't take place for a second year in a row.