Thousands are expected to gather for a night of fireworks and family fun along the seafront.
Hartlepool's free Fireworks Spectacular will light up Seaton Carew on Sunday, November 1, with a packed programme of entertainment from 2pm to 7pm.
The event, organised by Hartlepool Borough Council and sponsored by X-energy, will take place around the iconic Clock Tower and will conclude with a fireworks display at 6.30pm.
Visitors can look forward to family-friendly fun throughout the afternoon, including a children’s fairground, street food, music, and live performances.
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From 2pm, a glowing art installation by Bloom In Art will be on display, featuring illuminated handcrafted "sparks" created in community workshops during half-term.
A second creative activity, led by Rockpools, invites the community to help build a giant neon UV-light fireworks display from 2pm.
Live stage performances will begin at 3.30pm, hosted by BBC Introducing's Shakk and featuring the Mick Donnelly Academy of Music Samba Band, popular acoustic duo Pek and Wanley, and more acts to be announced.
Young people from the Wintertide Festival CIC Young Producers Project have also helped shape the entertainment programme.
AJ Theatrical Productions will offer a sneak preview of this year’s family pantomime, Cinderella, with a special performance and cast meet-and-greet.
The fireworks display will be launched from two points on the beach between the bus station and the children’s play area.
For safety reasons, there will be no access to the beach during the display and sparklers are not permitted.
The Front at Seaton Carew will be closed to traffic between Station Lane and Elizabeth Way from 4pm to 8.30pm, or earlier if crowds disperse sooner.
The council will operate a tow-away policy for vehicles parked in this area during the day.
Limited parking is available at the Seaview Car Park (650 spaces), which will be free from 2pm, and the Hartlepool Bay Car Park near Newburn Bridge (62 spaces).
Disabled parking is available in both car parks.
Parking restrictions will be suspended on the northbound side of Coronation Drive between Warrior Drive and the steelworks bridge access road from mid-afternoon.
The Rocket House Car Park will be closed all day, and on-street parking will be suspended on The Front between Station Lane and Church Street.
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Event parking will not be permitted on De Havilland Way or in the wider Dunes housing estate, which is reserved for residents only.
Traffic management staff will be on hand to offer guidance.
If the area becomes heavily congested, additional road closures may be implemented at the Power Station roundabout, Golden Flatts roundabout, and Newburn Bridge.