People in Liverpool and Wirral are to enjoy a firework celebration on Bonfire Night with a huge display on the River Mersey.
Preparations are underway for the event with thousands of people expected to line both sides of the river for the spectacle which will take place on bonfire night.
Liverpool Council and Wirral Council are working together to stage an unforgettable celebration which will replace the regular displays as Sefton and Newsham Park.
The mid-river display will wow crowds and “special extras” are to be added turning the display in to one of the most ambitious fireworks events in the country.
The idea behind moving the main firework display to the waterfront is that it will reach a larger audience and havea greater impact on the local economy on both sides of the River.
Mayor of Liverpool, no rx Joe Anderson, said: “Anyone who has seen fireworks displays on the waterfront – such as those last weekend for the 100th anniversary of the Cunard Building – will know just how incredible it looks.
“What we are planning for the November 5 is going to take it to the next level.
“By working with colleagues in Wirral we can pool our resources and stage an event which is bigger and better for residents and visitors, and will bring more bang for our buck to both sides of the Mersey.
Star Fireworks, one of the most successful and experienced firework display companies in Europe and the current British Fireworks Champion of Champions, have been contracted to deliver the show.
Mayor Anderson added: “This year, November 5th is a Saturday night, so it feels like a great opportunity to try something different.
“We want to make more of an evening of the event than we are able to with the traditional park displays, and think we can turn this into something which gets national attention.
“The Three Queens spectacular last year is a great example of what we can achieve when we work together. No doubt, the waterfront will be the place to be this Fireworks night.”