WOKINGHAM remembered the fifth of November on Saturday as the annual firework display took place, with all tickets sold out.
Ten thousand people took part in a torchlit procession from Market Place to Cantley Park, before enjoying the night sky display.
Headed up by Wokingham borough mayor, Cllr Caroline Smith, ten year old mini mayor Jayden Hawie, and four year old poster competition winner Scarlett Kay, those taking part could enjoy music from Saint Sebastian Wokingham Band.
Once inside Cantley, people could enjoy fairground rides including Rhythm Dancer, and Soul Reaper, and bungee trampoline, traditional merry go round and teacup rides for youngsters.
There were long queues for a number of ever-popular food stalls, with choices including hog roast, fish and chips, Italian dishes, and Indian street food.
Cllr Smith was full of praise for the event, and thanked everyone for their tremendous efforts, organisation, and contributions.
Then the firework display, created by MC Productions Group, was started by the mayor, with the help of Jayden and Scarlett.
Together they led the crowd in a countdown to the 30-minute spectacle.
The event was organised by members of Wokingham Rotary Club, Easthampstead Rotary Club, Wokingham Lions Club, Windsor Forest Unicorn Club, and Thames West Unicorn Club.
It raises funds for good causes chosen by the groups.
This year, that includes Wokingham Foodbank, Thames Valley Air Ambulance, Bracknell Foodbank, Tropic of Cancer, Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum, Life Education Wessex and Thames Valley, and Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service.
