Cambridge Fireworks Cancelled Due To COVID-19

This year's display on Midsummer Common has fallen victim to the pandemic.

The Midsummer Common celebration is traditionally the biggest free fireworks in the east of England, attracting crowds of ten of thousands. 

But the 2020 event, which had been due to include a bonfire and funfair, has been cancelled due to the restrictions around COVID-19 and large events and the announcement follows the introduction of government rules limiting gatherings to six people for the foreseeable future.

“We are very disappointed to have to cancel Bonfire Night, which we had hoped could go ahead this year,” said Cllr Lewis Herbert, Leader and Executive Councillor for Strategy and External Partnerships.

“However, in light of the most up to date guidance, we recognised that having such a large number of people come together on Midsummer Common could not be organised safely.” 

“The current guidance on social distancing and mass gatherings means that it is simply not possible to stage the event. Our primary concern is the safety of all city residents, and we all need to do our bit to prevent transmission of COVID-19.”