Thousands on Plymouth Hoe for Bonfire Night
As fireworks cascaded through the sky off the Citadel from 8pm, Queen's We Will Rock You, belted out of the main stage speakers, and a homemade Guy, made by Lipson Vale primary pupils, burned atop a huge fire.
Bright red poppies lit up the Royal Naval War Memorial and Smeaton's tower shone with 250 years emblazoned on its walls, commemorating its anniversary.
Kim Dundass, 26 from Roborough, said: "It's definitely even better this year and there's more people than ever. The music was a nice surprise."
Plymouth dance group, Beat Breakers, performed live on the Heart fm-sponsored stage before the Lord Mayor, Cllr Ken Foster, accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, Cllr Wendy Foster, made a speech.
He thanked the Devonport Royal Dockyard Employees Trust and Babcock Marine sponsoring the event. He also complemented the stage electrics team for the new floodlighting which showed off the Hoe's formal gardens, lit in different colours.
Richard Lee was in the city working away from Twickenham. He said: "I'm really impressed with how well organised this event has been. You don't get community events like this in London."
Dave Joddrill, 35, from Compton, bought along his family. He said: "It's brilliant. It feels like a safe atmosphere and the fireworks blew us away!"
City's burning ambition
TOP Plymouth Argyle figures lead a chant encouraging the city to support the World Cup Bid.
Last night the club's chief executive, Keith Todd, shouted "Plymouth – back the bid," from the stage before the fireworks erupted, and got the crowd to repeat it back.
He then shouted to everyone to text 'Plymouth' to 62018, to help bring World Cup football to the city in 2018.
As hundreds of people reached for their phones, Legendary player, Paul Mariner, accompanied by the club's mascot, Pilgrim Pete, took to the stage and praised the city.
He said: "This is a unique and great city – your support really does make a difference." Jade Rogers, 25 from Keyham, texted.
She said: "You've got to support your own."
LIGHTS: Paul Smith with family Olivia, 3, and Natasha
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