A POPULAR fireworks display that draws thousands of people to Hove has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sussex Cricket have taken the decision to cancel the fireworks spectacular at the 1st Central County Ground.
Last year over 7,000 people packed out the cricket ground in Eaton Road, Hove to watch the dazzling display light up the skies.
With music and entertainment, the evening is one of Brighton’s biggest fireworks displays and supports local charities, last year’s recipients were Martlets Hospice and Sussex Cricket Foundation.
A spokesman for the club said: “Although it wasn’t an easy decision to make, the club feels it is the right thing to do in the current climate, despite being an outdoor venue, for the health and safety of all parties involved.”
Mark Judges, commercial director at Sussex Cricket said: “It’s such a shame that we have had to take this decision. But due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the safety of our community is of utmost priority.
“Our annual Fireworks Night at The 1st Central County Ground is a great community event and one which will be missed.
“We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the ground in 2021 when we hope to put on a performance that is bigger and better than ever and welcome another full house to the ground”.
The news comes after East Sussex Fire and Rescue have warned that they are preparing for people to have their own firework displays due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Emergency services are getting ready for a busier night than usual as people celebrate in their gardens and are urging people to stay safe if they intend to hold their own firework displays.
East Sussex Fire & Rescue are joining forces with other emergency services to help keep people safe this bonfire and fireworks season.
A spokesman from the service said: “Whilst most people enjoy fireworks responsibly, in the wrong hands they can cause real misery.
“Remember that fireworks are explosives, and as such should be treated with respect and only used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the Firework Code.”
They have issued a checklist for holding a safe firework display.
The advice includes ensuring everyone remains a safe distance from the fireworks, not drinking alcohol if setting off fireworks and wearing strong gloves and using tongs to collect spent fireworks and sparklers.
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