50,000 flock to Glasgow Green as fireworks light up the sky
FAMILIES HAVE A BALL AT SPECTACULAR BONFIRE NIGHT EVENT IN CITY CENTRE
THOUSANDS of people gathered in various locations across the city last night as Bonfire Night was brought in with a bang.
Glasgow’s Fireworks Display in Glasgow Green was one of the biggest ever seen in the city.
Featuring around six tonnes of fireworks, such as the usual favourites of Catherine Wheels and light bursts, more than 18,000 effects were displayed – some of them being shown in Scotland for the first time.
Fireworks in Glasgow green were set to music with the iconic People’s Palace and Winter Gardens as the backdrop.
Operated by a computer firing system, fireworks were set off from a computerised control desk which aligned the lights to the tempo of the music.
Safety was of the utmost importance, and event organisers asked that anyone coming to the event with children put a contact telephone number in the child’s pocket to help reunite any who get lost with their group as quickly as possible.
Sarah Odunlami, of Dowanhill, was among those enjoying last night’s event in Glasgow Green with children, Miracle, 5 and Matthew, 7.
She said: “We are so excited we can’t wait for the fireworks! It’s our first one at Glasgow Green. The kids just absolutely love the fireworks and the lights and everything. We’ve even bought them the light sticks.”
Janine al-gailani, 32, Tollcross, was also at Glasgow Green with her children.
She said: “I come to the event every year. This year we’ve brought the two boys.
“We’re excited for the fireworks – we don’t have any private ones or anything as it’s far too dangerous. The best bit is definitely the fireworks! My husband knows everyone, so we always bump into our pals here. That’s