Lewes Bonfire
Both church and state get put to the torch in this annual festival in the "Bonfire Capital of the World."

šŸ“œ Annual festival in Lewes, East Sussex, commemorating Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder Plot and 17 local martyrs.
šŸ”„ Features massive bonfires, fireworks, and processions by six Bonfire Societies.

Why Go

šŸŽ‰ Unique, intense celebration
šŸŽ‡ Spectacular bonfires and fireworks
šŸŽ­ Witness elaborate floats and costumed processions
šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Experience a historic English tradition

Why Avoid

āš ļø Extremely crowded, up to 30,000 visitors
šŸšØ Potential for injuries and arrests (86 injuries, 14 arrests in 2013)
šŸ”„ Event involves open flames and firecrackers, not for the faint of heart

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Held on November 5th (or 4th if 5th is Sunday)
šŸš¶ Be prepared for narrow, crowded streets
šŸš« Shops are boarded up to prevent damage

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