Fireworks with BBC Leicester

Fireworks will light up the sky at this year's Abbey Park bonfire night

On Saturday 7 November 2009 join BBC Leicester at the city's biggest firework display in Abbey Park.

BBC Radio Leicester presenters will host a stage-show of live entertainment in the build up to the main light spectacular.

The talented students of Leicester College aim to entertain you with their showcase of dance and song.

And Fireman Sam will be putting in an appearance onstage, joining in with all the bonfire fun.

Leicester band Autohype will be entertaining crowds at Abbey Park

Circus act FlameOz will be wowing the crowds with their awe inspiring fire shows, whilst walkabout performers will be walking high on stilts and juggling lasers.

Meanwhile 8ft clown Professor Crump will aim to engage you with his comic banter and unusual props.

Autohype , a Leicester band tipped for the top, will add some rock to the proceedings when they perform a selection of their self-penned tunes.

All this, plus a spectacular themed bonfire structure, food stalls and a children's funfair.

Times and tickets

Gates open at 17:00. The children's firework display takes place at 18:45 followed by the lighting of the bonfire.

The main fireworks display kicks off with a bang at 20:00.

For more information, including advanced tickets, visit www.goleicestershire.com

Advanced tickets are also available from Leicester Tourist Information Centre, New Walk Museum and City Gallery.