Maldon Fireworks Show returns to Promenade Park on Saturday, November 2.

The annual event, organised by the Rotary Club of Maldon, is one of the biggest of the Maldon event calendar.

The spectacular will attract 7,000 residents to the park, as well as hundreds more to nearby restaurants and pubs.

The award-winning display team Star Fireworks will present the display from 7.30pm. 

A bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm, which will continue to roar into the evening.

Gates open for the event from 5.30pm with music from 6pm.

Chairman of the Organising Committee, Brian Farrington, told Nub News: ""We're committed to providing a memorable evening with spectacular fireworks from the company who orchestrates displays on the Thames in London at New Year, all synchronised to music.

"We thank the local community for continuing to support the event, enabling us to contribute to many local charities. Last year, thanks to the incredible support of attendees, we distributed over £25,000 to good causes.

"We're aiming for another record-breaking crowd this year, with glowsticks on sale, family-friendly fun, incredible stage entertainment and plenty of delicious food and drinks."

Special guest Irie J will be entertaining crowds into the night with some soul bangers, with other live music throughout the evening from Essex singer Evy Frearson and 11 year old Alfie.Rocks.Guitar.

BBC Essex's Matt Mackay is once again supporting the event, both in the lead-up and on the night itself, with Chairman Brian Farrington calling his involvement "crucial".

Performer Joel Hicks will also be putting on a jaw-dropping display of fire-breathing. 

A number of local food and drink businesses will also be in the park, including mulled wine and hot toddies by Events Factor, Firepit Pizzas, The Spud Shack, Time for Thai, Burritos & Bowls, and more. 

A clear and cool night is expected, with a less than 5% chance of rain.

Tickets are still available to this event, though almost sold out. Tickets are only available online, there will be no ticketing on the gates:

- Under 5s: Free

- Ages 6-17: £7

- Adults: £9

- Family Ticket: £25

The following car parks will be open for the event include:

• White Horse Lane, CM9 5QP
• Maldon District Council Offices, CM9 5DL
• High Street East, CM9 5RU
• Butt Lane, CM9 5HD
• Friary Fields, CM9 5BY
• Lower Plume School, CM9 5JA

There is very limited disabled parking within Promenade Park. 

The Maldon Fireworks Headline Sponsor is First Bus Essex and Ticket Sponsor is Borough Flooring & Home. 

Brian Farrington, Chairman of the Organising Committee said, "We are thrilled and grateful to have a new headline sponsor.

"First Bus Essex are on board for 2024 and bringing along one of their buses with families able to board and meet the team."

Claire Beard from First Bus said, "We are delighted to be joining the team on 2/11/24 and the event is well-loved in the community and raises considerable funds for local Essex and Rotary charities."

Brian also added: "We must also thank other major sponsors including, Maldon-based TFP Financial Planning, a UK top 100 company who support the event for a 2nd year and will be bringing along staff and clients.

"We received help from many local companies year on year including Borough Carpets, GSM Motor Mechanics, Heating Oil Direct and Events Factor Ltd, and we thank them for their generous support.

"Join us for an unforgettable evening in Maldon Promenade Park and help us make this year's event the best yet!"