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Eastbourne
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Part of the wider Sussex bonfire season, which runs through September, October and November, the society both hosts and supports events across the region. Around £10,000 is raised each year through local fundraising, including crockery smash stalls, tombolas, merchandise and involvement in events such as the Eastbourne Steampunk Festival.
This is about far more than fireworks. The tradition links back to the Gunpowder Plot, the remembrance of the 16th century martyrs and Eastbourne’s own historic bonfire societies. The modern Eastbourne Bonfire Society was reformed in 2001, continuing a story that began in 1855.
Eastbourne Bonfire Night
Held on the first Saturday of October
Free for the public to attend
Torchlit procession along the seafront
Bonfire and firework display on the beach
Charitable collections supporting local causes
If you are looking for more seasonal events, browse our Days Out and Attractions in Eastbourne category.
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