Oldham Council is offering one lucky child the chance to start this year’s firework display.
The child, who must be aged between five and 12 years old, will get to ‘push the button’ to start this year’s display.
The Big Bang Bonfire is set to return to the borough for its 11th year on Thursday, November 2.
The popular event will take place on Oldham Edge Playing Fields, off Henshaw Street.
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The event will start at 5pm, with fairground rides and food stalls on offer. The bonfire will then be lit an hour later, at 6pm, followed by the fireworks display, which is set to start at 7pm.
Children looking to push the button must live in Oldham and be available between 5 to 8.30pm on the day of the event.
The deadline to enter is midnight on Sunday, October 29 – with the lucky winner randomly chosen on Monday, October 30.
Those looking to enter can do so on Oldham Council’s website.
Last year’s fireworks display was started by seven-year-old Corey Platt, from the OL4 area of Oldham, who pushed the button alongside his mum Amy.
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Last year’s Big Bang Bonfire cost more than £40,000 to stage, according to data released following the event.
The confirmation of this year’s event comes after many councils across the country have cancelled theirs due to cost concerns, including Manchester City Council – which has announced it has no plans to stage its event again, following a review.
Nottingham Council, Norwich City Council, and Glasgow City Council have also cut fireworks events.
Oldham Council has said people should keep an eye out on its website and social media pages for updates on the performance line-up.
People attending the event are urged to wear suitable clothing and footwear and are asked to put all waste in the bins on site or to take home to dispose of.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and attendees are asked that they do not bring their dogs, except for assistance dogs.
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