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  Fireworks Night
What is it?
Who was Guy Fawkes?
Staying safe
How to find a display
What about other countries?
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Firework display What is it?
On 5 November people across the UK celebrate fireworks night.

It marks the anniversary of a failed attempt to blow up Parliament.

There are small fireworks parties in back gardens and also big organised displays.

Bonfires are lit to burn the "Guy". This is a dummy that represents Guy Fawkes.


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