A SPECTACULAR fireworks display which draws thousands of people to Colchester’s Castle Park will return this autumn after a one year hiatus due to the pandemic.

The town’s largest fireworks display will take place on Friday, November 5.

The organisers, fundraising group King Coel’s Kittens, formed in 1962 to initially raise cash to support people with special needs.

The display typically raises tens of thousands of pounds, with £34,250 donated to Colchester Hospital for its new cancer centre in 2019.

In 2019, ticket sales for the sell-out event were limited to 8,000.

Last year should have been the organisers 50th anniversary event.

Instead the pandemic forced the event to be cancelled.

But now organisers have confirmed details for this year’s show.

Here is what you need to know.

When is the event taking place?

It will be held on Friday, November 5 in Colchester’s Castle Park. Gates open at 6pm.

There will then be entertainment from 6pm to 7pm.

The guy parade takes place at 7pm followed by the bonfire being lit at 7.30pm.

The fireworks display kicks off at 7.40pm.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets will be £9.50 for adults and children aged four to 15 will be charged £4.50. Children under three go free.

Tickets must be bought in advance and there will be no tickets on the gate.

People can buy tickets up until 7pm on the day unless they sell out.

There are no concessions.

Tickets can be bought online here https://experiencetickets.co.uk/book-online/107401/ or via the Mercury Theatre on 01206 573948 (Tuesday to Saturday).

Will there be any restrictions in place?

Organisers have said while the event is outside they “welcome the use of face masks during the evening.”

Hand santisier will be available at each entry gate also QR Code posters.